Desktop Publisher (Must Have InDesign, Illustrator, FrameMaker & Typography

Desktop Publisher (Must Have InDesign, Illustrator, Frame Maker & 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

• Experience in desktop publishing (InDesign, Illustrator, Frame Maker)
  Knowledge of typography, fonts, proofreading, document formatting, desktop publishing, page layout and design, publication styles
  
  Ability 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 Frame Maker 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in graphics, with a minimum of three years’ experience in desktop publishing (InDesign, Illustrator, Frame Maker), or equivalent combination of related education and experience. Labeling/packaging development experience required.
• Multilingual DTP (InDesign/Frame Maker) experience preferable.
• 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.