Technical Publications Layout and Design Specialist

Coordinate publication process for standards, which are books used by industry. Lay out books and prepare technical graphics and illustrations, from raw data input to final form for publication.

Specific duties include:

Create documents for publication in InDesign using supplied MS Word and InDesign files from technical staff, including adding covers, ISBNs, etc.; ensure professional layout, quality, adherence to IPC Style Guide, etc.

Create and correct technical drawings/photos using Photoshop and/or Illustrator and maintain database of figures

Assign and track ISBNs for published documents and advise manager when new ISBNs need to be purchased

Provide InDesign files for legacy documents to technical staff for document development and print vendors for reprints (convert to InDesign, update information – logo, address, phone, etc.)

Provide all necessary files, instructions, etc., to print vendors; work with vendors and technical staff to ensure accurate, high-quality prints, including print proofing, change management, ---------- rve as a back-up for copyrighting processes, maintaining all necessary paperwork