InDesign JavaScript Developer (3-5 Years Experience)

InDesign JavaScript Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Scripts:

  Design, develop, test, and deploy

  JavaScript (ExtendScript)

  solutions for Adobe InDesign to automate repetitive tasks, format documents, manage data, and improve overall production efficiency.

• Workflow Automation:

  Analyze current publishing processes and identify opportunities for automation using scripting. Implement custom tools and panels within InDesign to support content creators and designers.

• Integration:

  Develop scripts to facilitate the flow of data between InDesign and external systems (e.g., databases, XML/JSON sources, CMS platforms) for dynamic document generation and output.

• Troubleshooting and Support:

  Provide technical support and resolve complex issues related to script functionality, performance, and compatibility across different InDesign versions and operating systems.

• Documentation:

  Create and maintain thorough documentation for all developed scripts, APIs, and automated workflows.

• Collaboration:

  Work closely with designers, production artists, and IT staff to gather requirements, test solutions, and deploy tools effectively.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience:

  3 to 5 years

  of professional experience in developing scripts specifically for

  Adobe InDesign

  using

  ExtendScript (JavaScript)

  .

• Adobe InDesign Object Model:

  Deep understanding and practical application of the

  InDesign Object Model

  for manipulating documents, layouts, text, graphics, and styles.

• JavaScript Proficiency:

  Strong foundation in JavaScript (ECMAScript) principles, best practices, and debugging techniques.

• Data Handling:

  Experience with processing and manipulating data formats such as

  XML, JSON, and plain text

  within InDesign scripts.

• Version Control:

  Familiarity with version control systems, particularly

  Git

  , for managing script development.

• Problem-Solving:

  Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator) and their respective scripting environments.
• Knowledge of

  InDesign Server

  and related automation technologies.
• Familiarity with cross-platform scripting (macOS and Windows).
• Experience in a large-scale publishing environment (e.g., catalog, magazine, or book production).

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.