Profession desktop publisher

Desktop publishers are responsible for the layout of publications. They use computer software to arrange texts, photographs and other materials in a pleasing and readable finished product.

Personality Type

• Artistic / Investigative

Knowledge

• Desktop publishing

  The creation of documents using page layout skills on a computer. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic quality text and images.

• Prepress processes

  The processes that occur between the creation of a print layout and the final printing, such as copyediting, proofing, proofreading and others.

• ICT software specifications

  The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.

• Typography

  The procedure of arranging written texts for printing processes.

• Multimedia systems

  The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.

• Printing techniques

  The techniques and processes to reproduce text and images using a master form or template such as letterpress printing, gravure, and laser printing.

• Graphic design

  The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.

• Copyright legislation

  Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

Skills

• Follow a brief

  Interpret and meet requirements and expectations, as discussed and agreed upon with the customers.

• Adapt to artists' creative demands

  Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.

• Follow work schedule

  Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.

• Apply desktop publishing techniques

  Apply desktop publishing techniques and software to create page layouts and typographic quality text.

• Adapt to type of media

  Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.

• Search databases

  Search for information or people using databases.

• Align content with form

  Align form and content to make sure they fit together.

• Translate requirement concepts into visual design

  Develop visual design from given specifications and requirements, based on the analysis of the scope and target audience. Create a visual representation of ideas such as logos, website graphics, digital games and layouts.

• Finish project within budget

  Make sure to stay within budget. Adapt work and materials to budget.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB