Hard Skills
ExpertDesktop Publishing Software ProficiencyThe ability to use specialized software such as Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, or Scribus to create complex page layouts for print and digital media.
AdvancedTypography and TypesettingThe technical skill of arranging type, selecting fonts, and adjusting leading, kerning, and tracking for optimal legibility and aesthetic appeal.
IntermediatePre-flighting and Pre-pressThe process of verifying that digital files are correctly formatted and contain all necessary components like fonts and high-resolution images before printing.
IntermediateDigital Image ManipulationThe skill of editing, cropping, and color-correcting raster and vector images to fit specific layout requirements using tools like Photoshop or Illustrator.
IntermediateColor Theory and ManagementUnderstanding how color profiles work across different devices and media to ensure color accuracy from screen to print.
BasicEquipment Maintenance and CalibrationThe routine checking and adjustment of photocomposing and digital printing hardware to maintain peak performance.