InDesign Operator & Professional Book Designer

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About the Role

Acharya Prashant’s works, deeply inspired by Vedanta, Upanishads, and practical insights, are setting new benchmarks in spirituality. With over 160 books already published in Hindi and English, and now venturing into multiple languages, we seek a skilled typesetter who can craft clean, modern layouts across various Indic scripts using Adobe InDesign.  

Key Responsibilities

• Typeset book content in English, Hindi, and other Indic scripts (Gujarati, Tamil, Bengali, etc.)  

• Design visually engaging, reader-friendly layouts that adhere to design standards  

• Prepare print-ready files with proper bleed, margins, trim size, and CMYK setup  

• Incorporate illustrations, quote boxes, and contemporary chapter headers into the layout  

• Collaborate with editors and designers to uphold publishing quality  

• Manage files and maintain workflow efficiency  

Required Skills

• At least 2 years of professional typesetting experience using Adobe InDesign  

• Proficiency in handling multilingual scripts with Unicode fonts and plugins like IndicPlus or World Tools  

• Strong understanding of modern book design principles, typography, spacing, and visual hierarchy  

• Familiarity with print production workflows and technical precision in file exports  

• Ability to work with content in languages they may not personally understand  

• Graphic design skills are a plus  

Assignment-Based Evaluation

Shortlisted candidates will undergo a typesetting assignment to evaluate skills (English, Hindi, Gujarati), focusing on:  

• Modern design sensibility (layout design, quotes, illustration integration)  

• Technical accuracy (bleeds, margins, print readiness)  

Requirements

• 2+ years of work experience with typesetting