Snaphunt Pte. Ltd. – Typesetting and Layout Artist / Page Designer

• Opportunity within company with a solid track record of success

The Job

• Typesetting publication materials;
• Proofreading the text to ensure it is free of errors before printing;
• Reading manuscript material and formatting it accordingly using Adobe InDesign;
• Performing layout work to arrange text and images on a page in accordance with the project’s requirements;
• Working with editors and authors to review drafts of their work for accuracy, format, and style prior to publication;
• Communicate with editors and authors about any changes that need to be made to ensure that the layout meets their requirements.
• Conceptualising and developing design concepts, graphics and layouts.
• Liaising with suppliers and service providers to ensure proofs are of good quality and in line with production specifications.
• All aspects of Print Production, from colour management to localization.
• Creating and modifying finished artwork files for a variety of print-related production needs.
• Overseeing retouching and proof reviews to ensure a high level of quality.
• Conceiving and directing editorial content.
• Ensuring all published stories are factually and grammatically correct and readable.
• Writing captions and headlines and ensuring they are search engine optimized.
• Proof reading and overseeing content copy including checking spelling, syntax, grammar, style and consistency.
• Ensuring all copy has proper voice, context, balance and clarity and is in line with the editorial strategy.
• Writing with headlines and captions.
• Checking for consistency of mechanics and internal consistency of facts.
• Taking a "design brief" to understand requirements.
• Presenting ideas, concepts and design solutions to various stakeholders.
• Identifying design problems and devising elegant solutions.

Ideal Candidate

Requirements:

• You have at least 1 year experience, ideally within Copy Editor, Graphic Design, Print Production or Sub Editor.
• You are a good multi-tasker who can work within tight deadlines.
• You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can articulate your ideas to different stakeholders.
• You possess strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to set targets, prioritise effectively and productively.
• You have experience in concepting and page designing.
• You a keen eye to ensure that the content is free from errors and complies with editorial style and guidelines.
• You have good knowledge of Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• You are a strong team player who can manage multiple stakeholders.
• You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard.
• You are adaptable and thrive in changing environments.

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