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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 43-9031.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Desktop Publishers

Format typescript and graphic elements using computer software to produce publication-ready material.

What this job is about

Design and produce visually appealing publications using desktop publishing software.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Operate desktop publishing software

    Use software to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.

  2. 2

    Position text and art elements

    Arrange text and graphics from databases in a visually appealing layout.

  3. 3

    Check proofs for errors

    Review preliminary and final proofs for mistakes and make corrections.

  4. 4

    Prepare sample layouts

    Create sample layouts for approval using computer software.

  5. 5

    Collaborate with team members

    Work with graphic artists, editors, and writers to finalize master copies.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatAdobe After EffectsAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopApple macOSCascading style sheets CSSExtensible markup language XMLHypertext markup language HTMLJavaScriptjQueryMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordMySQLOracle JavaPerlPHPPythonSalesforce softwareSAP softwareUNIX

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.