Graphic Designer – InDesign & Publication Design

The Clear Publishing, the publishing division of Al-Furqaan Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit Islamic organization dedicated to sharing the Quran across America), is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer specialized in professional publication and book design. This is a full-time, in-person role in Romeoville, Illinois, requiring advanced Adobe InDesign skills and a strong portfolio of multi-page print projects.
Role Overview You will design and format professional publications, educational materials, books, workbooks, brochures, flyers, and catalogs from concept through print-ready delivery. This is not an entry-level position - you will work independently on complex, text-heavy projects while collaborating with publishing and marketing teams.
Key Responsibilities Design and format books, educational materials, workbooks, brochures, flyers, catalogs, and other print publications
Create professional layouts in Adobe InDesign with strong attention to typography, grids, and brand consistency
Develop supporting graphics and edit images using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Prepare accurate, print-ready files for commercial printing and digital distribution, including proper bleeds, margins, and image quality standards
Manage text-heavy, multi-page documents while maintaining visual consistency and professional presentation
Quality-check all files for layout, spacing, alignment, image quality, and production specifications
Manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines
Collaborate with internal publishing, marketing, and editorial teams
Required Qualifications Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign (essential)
Professional graphic design and publication layout skills
Demonstrated experience designing books, publications, magazines, or multi-page print projects
Strong understanding of typography, grids, paragraph and character styles, master pages, image placement, and print production workflows
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Ability to produce print-ready files to commercial standards
Excellent attention to detail and consistency
Project management skills - ability to work from concept through final production independently
Legally authorized to work in the United States English fluency; Arabic or Urdu language skills required
Preferred Qualifications Three or more years of graphic design experience with Illustrator and Photoshop
Benefits 401(k) plan
Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Application Requirements Applicants must submit a portfolio demonstrating InDesign-based work, preferably including books, magazines, catalogs, or educational materials.

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