Localization Academy

Desktop Publishing Specialist

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The end customer is the European leader in professional translations and is one of the most dynamic businesses in the industry.

The company has a presence in 14 countries and on 3 continents (Europe, North America, and Asia) and distinguishes itself by its multi-local market approach, a unique trait that made it the preferred partner for many companies around the globe.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Execute typesetting, files formatting on multilingual files to ensure that localized documentation matches the source one. Verify that the documents meet customers’ acceptance criteria.
  • Implement linguistic and formatting changes to the documentation as required by a customer’s localization process.
  • Perform Desktop Publishing on a variety of packages as required by customers.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in source/target such as fonts, artwork or other depictions, graphs, tables, videos, etc., and determine the best course of action.
  • Re-create files from scratch as per customer requirements. Create source templates for further localization.
  • Provide technical production support for recording of product videos.
  • Collaborate closely with team members to ensure project goals are met and schedule is adhered.

MAIN REQUIREMENTS:

  • English level (Intermediate+ and above).
  • Understanding of documentation localization process.
  • Good knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and basic skills with such DTP tools as Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop (Competency with audio/video/subtitles editing or Flash/ActionScript would be a plus).
  • Knowledge of Desktop Publishing and typography rules, acceptance criteria.
  • Figma as a plus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Strong organisational skills and ability to work efficiently within strict deadlines.
  • Ability to learn new tools and applications fast and to be open to challenges.
  • Ability to multi-task and set workload priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Quality-oriented and responsible person with strong attention to detail.

BENEFITS:

  • Exciting job with interesting tasks.
  • On-the-job training, skills and knowledge evaluation and assistance during the trial period.
  • Professional skills development.
  • Friendly working environment, modern and comfortable office, no dress code.
  • Medical insurance, language classes and more.
  • Unique company events, team buildings and even more.
  • 15 business days vacation and 10 sick leaves.

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