desktop publisher

Desktop publishers are responsible for the layout of publications. They use computer software to arrange texts, photographs and other materials in a pleasing and readable finished product.

ESCO Code

2166.4

Alternative Labels

DTP operator

web publications designer

desktop designer

layout editor

electronic pre-press technician

desktop publishing graphic designer

desktop-publishing editor

financial desktop publisher

publications specialist

advanced desktop publilsher

electronic-publishing specialist

electronic publisher

senior desktop publisher

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt to artists' creative demands adapt to type of media align content with form apply desktop publishing techniques develop digital content finish project within budget follow a brief follow work schedule search databases translate requirements into visual design

Essential Knowledge

ICT software specifications computer graphics copyright legislation desktop publishing digital media graphic design multimedia systems prepress processes printing techniques typography

Optional Skills and Competences

apply grammar and spelling rules assist customers consult with editor develop creative ideas digitise documents edit negatives edit photographs identify customer's needs perform backups perform image editing proofread text scan photos use presentation software use spreadsheets software use word processing software work closely with news teams

Optional Knowledge

adobe creative suite digital content creation grammar interactive media post-processing of photographs problem-solving with digital tools reprography spelling

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/78216000-edc1-474b-9569-28ed6a657da2

Status

released

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