Responsibilities
- Manage DTP requirements for our largest enterprise customers with highly bespoke requirements, requiring in-depth knowledge of the customer and their needs.
- Oversee account level DTP quality, ensure instructions are followed and that quality meets all requirements across all projects.
- Work closely with customer reviewers, project managers, and typesetters to ensure final DTP deliverables meet all the requirements.
- Conduct detailed QA checks to ensure the final output is free of errors, adheres to client guidelines, and meets industry standards.
- Provide clear communication regarding design adjustments, limitations, and timelines with internal teams and clients.
- Resolve issues related to fonts, layout, image compatibility, and other design aspects that may arise due to language changes or technical constraints.
- Apply design and formatting to translated content across various languages, ensuring consistency with the source document and client specifications.
- Prepare files for translation by extracting and formatting content in required formats, including InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and others.
- Adapt and localize visual elements such as images, graphs, charts, and documents to fit target languages and regional requirements.
- Use DTP tools such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, FrameMaker, QuarkXPress, or other desktop publishing software to produce high-quality localized documents.
- Maintain organized records of multiple versions of the same document to ensure accuracy in project delivery.
- Convert between different file formats as required by the project, maintaining fidelity to the original layout.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in desktop publishing in an LSP or localization environment.
- Strong expertise in DTP tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, and other relevant software.
- Keen eye for visual design and layout consistency, ensuring high-quality, error-free output. Being able to spot the smallest differences between source and target.
- Experience in creating review workflows, conducting reviews and feedback implementation.
- Experience in creating DTP quality frameworks, implementing and tracking against them.
- Experience in tracking feedback and updating instruction and team training materials post feedback.
- Fluency in Chinese language either simplified or traditional script.
- Proficiency in handling and organizing multiple file types, formats, and large datasets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues related to formatting and design.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Degree or certification in Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, or a related field is preferred.
Benefits
- Work on diverse projects from anywhere, any time you want.
- Get paid quickly and fairly.
- Build your professional network in a supportive community.
- Streamlined application process tailored to your expertise.
Additional Information
- Fluency in Chinese language either simplified or traditional script.
- AI may be used in the hiring process for resume screening, assessment scoring, and interview analysis.
- Final hiring decisions are made by people.
- Candidates can opt-out of AI use in hiring by contacting recruiting@lilt.com.
- LILT is an equal opportunity employer.
