Desktop Publisher

This is an Independent Contractor role where we require the individual to come to work 2 x per week in office (Stellenbosch Cape Town) for team sessions and collaboration and the rest of the role to be project based - remotely on a month to month bases up till 3 months if required as per the project deadlines.

*The role encompasses the overall responsibility for ensuring the end to end coordination and visual content to communicate a message across to an audience or a market which captures the visual hierarchy, page layout, typography and images, various online media tools to meet the users specific needs.

*To ensure an interactive user experience that optimize the whole customer journey.

*Have extensive experience with AI tools and understanding how to work with them to achieve the project deadlines.

**Core Outputs**:

- Design and format educational materials such as textbooks, study guides, brochures, newsletters, and presentations.
- Collaborate with educators and department leads to understand the objectives and content of various projects and transform them into polished, visually engaging documents.
- Ensure all materials meet institutional branding guidelines and design standards, maintaining consistency across all publications.
- Prepare documents for both print and digital distribution, ensuring they meet technical requirements and quality standards.
- Proofread and review materials to ensure accuracy in grammar, layout, and formatting.
- Convert documents into multiple formats, such as PDFs and web-friendly versions, suitable for a variety of platforms.
- Manage version control and ensure timely delivery of revised and updated materials.
- Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders to provide updates on project progress, ask questions, and ensure alignment with expectations.
- Handle multiple projects at once, working efficiently to meet project deadlines

**Education and Experience**:
**Minimum 1 years experience in a Desktop Publisher or Graphic Design Role with Artificial Intelligence knowledge in this domain.

**Any qualification related to desktop publishing or graphic design

**Key Functional / Technical Knowledge**:

- Proficiency with desktop publishing and design software, such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong understanding of layout design principles, typography, and color theory, particularly for educational content.
- Experience preparing materials for print, web, and digital formats.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to proof and edit content for accuracy and clarity.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects concurrently.
- Ability to work independently and manage projects from start to finish without daily supervision.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with educators and administrators remotely.
- Proficiency with desktop publishing and design software, such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
- Intermediate skills in MS Office, Productivity Tools, Excel, Presentations, Word, Microsoft Teams and AI tools is essential

**Job Type**: Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From R7 500,00 per month

Application Deadline: 2024/10/31