Freelance Desktop Publishing Consultant at HSRC

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in graphic design, journalism, or a related field will be advantageous
• At least eight years of desktop publishing experience on a freelance basis or in an academic publishing design studio
• Proven experience as a Desktop Publisher or a similar role (e.g. Graphic Designer)
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Knowledge of photography, typography, layout, and colour theory
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Excellent time and process management skills
• Ability to work on both Mac and PC platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with print production and prepress processes
• Experience in Litho & Digital Printing Industry
• Ability to work under pressure
• Large format printing knowledge will be an advantage
• Ability to work effectively with an editorial team, with product teams working at different speeds and with product leaders at different levels of know-how of design and layout intricacies
• Ability to liaise with, and advise, print and digital partners about final product specifications.
• Ability to deliver on time, every time, at high quality, under pressure, and within budget.
• Possess an extremely high attention to detail, particularly graphic design detail.
• Impeccable written and spoken communication.
• Advantageous: Applicants that are able to demonstrate that they have worked on products (for example, detailed statistical or technical research reports) directly related to the core business of CeSTII.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include:

• Format and layout documents according to brand guidelines
• Create visually appealing graphics, images, and illustrations to enhance documents
• Proofread and edit documents for grammar, spelling, and consistency
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to ensure brand consistency across all materials
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize workload
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in desktop publishing
• Conduct quality checks to ensure accuracy and adherence to corporate standards.

Additional Information:

• The number and frequency of publications and marketing materials will vary over the two-year contract period. There will be peak and quiet periods, with the peak periods expected to arise during the first and second quarters of the calendar year.
• The contract for the above services will begin on 1 July 2024 and end on 31 June 2027, with renewal subject to budget and performance requirements being met.
• The contract value is defined as fixed and cannot be exceeded.
• As part of the application process, consultants must submit a carefully selected portfolio of evidence of relevant work completed between January 2022 and December 2023.