Hard Skills
AdvancedDigital TypesettingThe process of setting type using specialized computer software for print or digital publication formats.
ExpertDesktop Publishing Software ProficiencyMastery of industry-standard applications such as Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Adobe Illustrator.
IntermediateTypography PrinciplesDeep understanding of font families, kerning, leading, tracking, and visual hierarchy in text arrangement.
AdvancedPre-press OperationsThe process of preparing digital files for a printing press, including color separation, trapping, and outputting to plates.
IntermediateImage ManipulationBasic to intermediate editing of raster and vector images to fit specific layout requirements and color profiles.