Location: Gurugram, India
Experience: Minimum 5–6 years in the Publishing or Pre-Press Industry
Qualification: Graduate and/or Professional Diploma/Degree in Print Publishing, Pre-Press, or Desktop Publishing
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Typesetting Designer to join our pre-press and publishing team. This role requires a deep understanding of typesetting, page layout, and pre-press workflows. The ideal candidate will work independently on complex typesetting assignments including scientific, mathematical, multilingual, and design-driven content, ensuring accurate and print-ready outputs.
Key Responsibilities
Typesetting & Layout Design
- Independently typeset books, brochures, flyers, catalogs, and other print materials using professional layout software.
- Create and manage structured and flexible InDesign templates for various publishing formats.
- Prepare and adapt files for print from multiple input formats, including native design files, Word documents, and prewrapped artwork.
- Handle content-rich publications with mathematical equations, scientific data, tables, and multilingual text.
Design & Pre-Press Production
- Create high-quality layouts based on editorial and design specifications.
- Translate design knowledge into effective and technically sound layouts.
- Execute pre-flight checks and generate final print-ready files with consistency and accuracy.
- Ensure uniform styles, correct font usage, and proper image placements.
Technical Proficiency
- Manage OCR, typesetting corrections, and file format conversions.
- Conduct color correction and make minor graphic edits when necessary.
- Perform quality checks and ensure files meet internal and client standards.
- Maintain strong operational knowledge of industry tools and standards for print and digital outputs.
Communication & Collaboration
- Collaborate effectively with team leads, designers, and project managers.
- Maintain clear communication with peers and management regarding progress and challenges.
- Meet production deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate or diploma holder in Print Publishing, Pre-Press, Desktop Publishing, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5–6 years of experience in professional typesetting and layout design.
- Strong understanding of print and pre-press production workflows.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.
Required Technical Skills
Publishing & Typesetting Tools
- Adobe InDesign (advanced level, including template creation)
- PageMaker, FrameMaker, Acrobat Pro
- MathType/Equation Editor
- PowerPoint (Layout and template creation)
- ABBYY FineReader
- Microsoft Word (with strong typesetting skills)
- Microsoft Excel
- Mac OS and Windows OS
- ePub and eBook Publishing tools
Typesetting Knowledge
- Typesetting in regional Indian and foreign languages
- Editorial markup handling in Word and InDesign
- Strong knowledge of fonts, font families, and document conversion formats
Preferred Skills (Optional but Advantageous)
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDraw
- QuarkXPress
- XML-based publishing and automation tools
- Image creation and basic graphic design
Soft Skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- Goal-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Quality-driven with excellent attention to detail
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively
Role Expectations
- Set and achieve performance targets as defined by team leads and management
- Ensure end-to-end typesetting and layout execution from raw manuscript to print-ready files
- Contribute to process improvements and maintain operational efficiency
- Support team development and foster a positive work environment
