Freelance Layout Designer
Gofractional, San Francisco, CA, United States
POSITION SUMMARY
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.
Location:Remote
Reports to: Senior Design Associate
Contract:through end of 2026, with possibility of renewal
PRIMARY DUTIES AND 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
COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential
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
Desirable
Proficiency with GREP Styles, Data Merge, Scripting and other automation techniques in Adobe InDesign
Experience developing complex custom InDesign templates
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Location:Remote
Reports to: Senior Design Associate
Contract:through end of 2026, with possibility of renewal
PRIMARY DUTIES AND 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
COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential
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
Desirable
Proficiency with GREP Styles, Data Merge, Scripting and other automation techniques in Adobe InDesign
Experience developing complex custom InDesign templates
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