Freelance Layout Designer

Climate Policy Initiative

4d • Remote

About The Position

Working closely with the global design team, the Freelance Layout Designer will use existing Adobe InDesign templates to produce professional-grade PDF reports that may be as short as 2 pages or as long as 50+ pages.

Requirements

• Proven experience in layout design, including 20+ page documents
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, including utilizing master pages, typographic styles, and interactive features
• Efficiency and workflow optimization skills in InDesign
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Clear and timely communication
• A keen eye for detail, including when working under the pressure of a tight deadline

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with GREP Styles, Data Merge, Scripting and other automation techniques in Adobe InDesign
• Experience developing complex custom InDesign templates

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with design team members to format and design report content in Adobe InDesign
• Work within the confines of established templates, unless instructed otherwise
• Adhere to best practices related to image handling, color management, and delivery of design file
• Occasionally utilize Adobe Illustrator to make minor adjustments to graphics within reports
• Conduct thorough review of all deliverables to ensure accuracy, optimal legibility, and adherence to brand guidelines
• Meet deadlines which are sometimes tight but always discussed and agreed upon in advance
• Address requests for edits from the design and/or project teams

What This Job Offers

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