Desktop Publisher (Consultant)
On-siteBethesda, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Develop and utilize Microsoft styles and themes for efficient, consistent deliverables that adhere to existing style guidelines and ensure brand consistency. Troubleshoot and implement changes to evolving document templates to correct errors, improve functionality, and apply revisions while maintaining compliance with brand and style requirements. Format and combine text, numerical data, photographs, charts, and other visual graphic elements to produce publication-ready digital and print-ready material for government clients and internal proposals. Create proposal and report document layouts utilizing master templates that comply with federal and client requirements. Update and swap text content or images as needed, proofread, edit, and occasionally rework submitted content. Resize images and apply filters to create engaging graphics for print, social media, and web collateral. Ensure pagination, headers, footers, tables, and graphics are correct and compliant in Word and PowerPoint. Perform iterative desktop publishing tasks through multiple rounds of review cycles using appropriate version control. Provide all original design files for future revision as needed. Stay current with design trends, technology, and digital file preparation. Work with minimal supervision, maintain detail orientation, and meet strict deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- Must be proficient-to-expert in Microsoft Office, esp. Word and PowerPoint
- Must have an online portfolio or ability to send work examples
- Must be able to meet strict deadlines and manage workload
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Excellent analytic thinking and creative problem-solving skills for visual information design
- Ability to work extended hours (nights and weekends) when needed
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite products is desirable
- Section 508 Compliance knowledge/experience is desirable
- Experience with government contracts, a plus
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