Hard Skills
IntermediateTypography and Typeface SelectionThe technical knowledge of font styles, kerning, leading, and tracking to ensure text legibility and aesthetic appeal in published materials.
AdvancedDesktop Publishing Software ProficiencyExpert use of industry-standard tools such as Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, or specialized typesetting software to create complex layouts.
IntermediateHigh-Speed Text EntryThe ability to input large volumes of text accurately and rapidly into a typesetting system or word processor.
AdvancedPre-press PreparationThe process of preparing digital files for a printing press, including managing bleed, color profiles (CMYK), and image resolution.
IntermediateProofreading and Mark-up InterpretationIdentifying grammatical or layout errors and accurately interpreting standard proofreaders' marks for corrections.