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.

Alternative Labels

DTP operator

web publications designer

desktop designer

desktop publisher

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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

spelling grammar reprography post-processing of photographs

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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