Position : Desktop Publisher (Must Have InDesign, Illustrator, FrameMaker & Typography)
Location : Sparks, MD
Duration : 12 Months contract
Total Hours/week : 40.00
1st Shift
Client: Medical Device Company
Level Of Experience: Mid-Level
Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)
Shift: 8-4 or 9-5pm
3 Must Have's On Resume
Experience in desktop publishing (InDesign, Illustrator, FrameMaker)Knowledge of typography, fonts, proofreading, document formatting, desktop publishing, page layout and design, publication stylesAbility to handle multiple projects with excellent follow-up skills
The Desktop Publisher is responsible for electronically creating and revising new and revised technical labelling documentation for products marketed by BDLS.
This associate will use Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe FrameMaker software applications to assemble information, organize data and release final documents in PDF format.
Additional responsibilities include supporting the Labelling, Technical Writing and Translation Specialists.
Responsibilities
Job Description:
Creates, revises and reviews product labeling including labels, package inserts and user's manuals to assure compliance/conformity with existing Corporate, Regulatory and Global (ISO, PAL, etc.) guidelines
Studies and reviews dielines, drawings, and prototypes to create BDLS official documentation.
Works with Labelling Specialists/Technical Writers/Translation Specialists to develop/revise product documentation and determine specifications for: type style, font size, clarity and conformity of wording, formatting and print paper.
Edits files into different formats.
Produces final print PDFs for print vendor use.
Produces web formatted documents for electronic storage on the client e-labeling website.
Performs editing/proofreading on a variety of documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Reviews vendor specifications for technical documentation, and develops and maintains departmental graphic standards.
Incorporates multilingual edits in translated documents.
Assesses complexity of softcopy/hardcopy job (I.e. number of pages, graphics, text boxes, footnotes, index, table of contents, running heads and feet) and provides time-based estimate for completion.
Communicates effectively with all levels of management, business units (Corporate and International), and possesses a high degree of flexibility/selectivity in prioritizing business units and plant projects to meet established goals.
Participates in the activities of professional and trade organizations through attendance at meetings.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in graphics, with a minimum of three years’ experience in desktop publishing (InDesign, Illustrator, FrameMaker), or equivalent combination of related education and experience. Labeling/packaging development experience required.
Considerable knowledge of typography, fonts, proofreading, document formatting, desktop publishing, page layout and design, publication styles.
Ability to independently participate in group projects, develop timelines for projects, communicate effectively and implement projects.
Ability to handle multiple projects with excellent follow-up skills.
Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
Detail-oriented and have the ability to work under deadline pressure; must be able to deal with unresolved situations, frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
HTML and Java experience preferred.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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