Typesetters Needed

[sirroxton]

We recently lost a couple of typesetters at Checkerboard, and we're looking for replacements. The company is on route 12, just beyond the Worcester city line (190, exit 4). I'm familiar with the group; it's a great team. I'm not HR, but I'd say that if you've dabbled in Photoshop, know how to tweak styles effectively in Word, are capable of basic proofreading, and feel capable of learning how to identify sucky versus nonsucky text layout, you're probably qualified. It's not a bad gig. Probably not a bad thing to have on your resume if you're interested in a creative career. Let me know.


Pre Press/Graphic Typesetter

Responsibilities

• Using predetermined specifications, produce accurate, high-quality pre press design of personalized invitations using a custom publishing program
• Work independently on typesetting edits, formatting page layouts and pre-press specifications by utilizing a variety of software products including QuarkXpress, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Perform detailed quality control of all layouts, checking them against supplied copy, client instructions, and accepted guidelines of design, etiquette and syntax. Ensure invitation looks good artistically
• Perform file conversions and submit proof to requestor
• Ensure all orders are entered accurately in order management and vendor management systems
• Contact with end customers to solve questions and provide back up support to customer service
• Interact with colleagues and customers to effectively meet or beat established deadlines and quality goals

Background

• The right candidate will be a quick learner with a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail
• Must be able to achieve high productivity and accuracy, and be able to learn our product line in-depth
• Must have a keen eye for content accuracy and attractiveness, and have experience in the use of proofreading/editing. They should be able to check:
  
  • type specifications (font, leading, style)
  • copy appearance (justification, raggedness, text breaks and wraps, hyphenation)
  • design elements (art and table placement, folios and pagination, running heads)
  • incorrect/inaccurate text (spelling, grammar, facts, references)
• Must have typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
• Ability to read, write and translate Hebrew is highly desirable.

Checkerboard, Ltd. is one of the nation's leading designers, manufacturers and wholesalers of fine stationery, invitation, announcement and holiday card products. Join us if you thrive in a fast paced environment and want to focus on providing customer support for our award winning designs and invitations. While we weave fun into all that we do, we are ever mindful that our products represent our customers as they celebrate some of life's most important events. Checkerboard, Ltd. is a diverse company with 130 employees that in addition to a competitive salary, offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Please submit resume and salary expectations to HR@checkernet.com. Opening is for full-time, 11:30-8pm shift. Depending upon workload and seasonal peaks, this position requires overtime.

• Location: West Boylston, MA
• Compensation: $12 per hour
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