Desktop Publisher

Department: Iverson Language Associates - Production Summary: The position of Desktop Publisher is a key player at Iverson, a division of TransPerfect. You will be a part of a team of full-time and freelance graphic designers/typesetters. Through a mix of project management and hands-on desktop publishing, you will define, develop, and manage the client project lifecycle. In addition, you will assist your team with analyzing, and troubleshooting foreign language data to be used in publishing products. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Preflight projects before translation:Verifying we have all necessary assets to complete the projectProviding font recommendations so that the fonts support the character set of the target languageQuoting the time required for the scope-of-work on given projectsPrepare files for translation with activities such as extracting, cleaning up extractions, cutting and pasting, road-mappingCleaning up translated files in the source file format after translation which includes:Following established style guidesManaging text expansion issuesApplying established templates and paragraph formatting to raw text or text that may not be formatted properlyLocalizing graphicsTroubleshooting issuesImplementing changes as requested by the production teamAbility to recreate entire documents in: InDesign, Publisher, MS Word, Illustrator, etcRecreation of graphic elements in Photoshop, Illustrator, etcProof own work before delivery which includes:Checking preliminary and final proofs for errors and makes any necessary correctionsPerform file management according to proceduresIdentify efficiency strategies and implement themReport on activity using required toolsAct as a backup for engineer Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or universityStrong attention to detailAbility to manage your own schedule and work with changing demands/prioritiesAble to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentWork with and meet established deadlinesCooperate with people from a variety of different backgrounds and culturesWork independently as well as part of a team, regardless of distanceAbility to thrive in a production environment, instead of a creative environment Desired Skills:1-2 year experience in multilingual desktop publishingProven proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, version 2003 and later), Internet softwareProficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, FrameMaker, Vizio, InCopy, Photoshop, and PowerPoint All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.