Desktop Publisher Jobs

A Desktop Publisher in the commercial art industry is responsible for using computer programs to design layouts for various types of media such as brochures, advertisements, newspapers, and magazines. They work closely with clients and other team members to ensure the final product aligns with the desired vision. They are not only proficient in layout techniques, but also in the usage of graphics, images, and text to create stylish and eye-catching designs. Their role also involves proofreading their finished work to ensure accuracy and consistency across the project.

Important skills for a Desktop Publisher include strong proficiency in design software like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Quark Express. They should also have excellent attention to detail, good communication skills, and a keen eye for design. A certification in Graphic Design or a related field is often preferred by employers. Before becoming a Desktop Publisher, a person may have roles such as a Graphic Designer, Production Artist, or even a Prepress Technician, with each of these positions providing valuable experience in developing design concepts, creating layouts, and working with different types of software.

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Assistant Professor - Digital Media (Tenure-Track)

  • Bronx, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY
  • 15 hours ago

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The...

Digital Media Manager

  • Happy Valley, OR
  • 1 day ago
  • Happy Valley, OR
  • 1 day ago

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 08.25.2025 Hourly Wage: $25.00 Hours Per Week: 40 Status: Non-Exempt / Full Time Number of Positions: 1 Department: Development Department Title: Digital Media...

Assistant Director, Communications and Digital Media

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Department Booth Stigler Center: Stigler 1 About the Department The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes...

Digital and Media Brand Specialist

  • Delaware, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Delaware, OH
  • 3 days ago

At the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DCBDD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live, learn, work, and thrive as a valued member of our community. We...

Part time Digital Media Arts Instructor (various areas)

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 3 days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 3 days ago

Related fields include, but are not limited to: Fine Arts, Advertising Design, Typography, Publication Design, Communication Arts, Graphic Communications, Visual Communications, Web Design, Interaction...

CTE Digital Media Arts/Digital Media Broadcast Instructor - South Tahoe High School

  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • 3 days ago

Lake Tahoe Unified School District See attachment on original job posting Please see job description for details. Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any...

Graphic Design for Digital Media, Part-Time Faculty Pool

  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • 3 days ago

Graphic Design for Digital Media, Part-Time Faculty Pool Chaffey College Salary: $71.00 - $91.00 Hourly Job Type: Adjunct Faculty Job Number: 24-25/00195 Location: Rancho/Fontana/Chino, CA...

Marketing Associate - Content & Digital Media Coordinator

  • High Point, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • High Point, NC
  • 4 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description About Us At Greenhouse Fabrics, were not just selling fabricwere inspiring creativity, helping designers bring their visions to life, and making the world of...

Director of Exhibits and Digital Media - HYBRID

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 4 days ago

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR's Telework Policy. Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator...

Photography & Digital Media Intern

  • Sandy, UT
  • 4 days ago
  • Sandy, UT
  • 4 days ago

Photography & Digital Media Intern Utah Mammoth - Intern Sandy UT Marketing Consumer Marketing/Brand Management Social Media 0 2 days ago In order to be considered for this role, after clicking...

Digital Media Instructor

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day,...

Digital Media Engineer

  • Stockton, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 9 days ago

Digital Media Engineer Job Number: 25-04913 Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Digital Media Engineer for our client in Stockton, CA. ECLARO's...

Adjunct Instructor - Digital Media

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 9 days ago

Ferris State University's School of Digital Media invites applications for ongoing adjunct positions as needs arise within the School. The School of Digital Media (SDM) at Ferris offers Bachelor's...

Proposal Desktop Publisher TS/SCI Proposal Desktop Publisher TS/SCI

  • Columbia, MD
  • 11 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 11 days ago

The Proposal Desktop Publisher supports reviews, preparing review copies and merging reviewers' comments; and preparing documents for final management review and production....

Adjunct, New/Digital Media, Interactive Multimedia, and Web Design

  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • West Long Branch, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Job Details Description Monmouth University is seeking applications for Adjunct Professors of New/Digital Media, Interactive Multimedia, and Web Design in the Department of Communication....

Desktop Publisher Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Building a Digital Planner in Affinity Publisher desktop V1
Class DescriptionHi! I am Jen Lezan, I run a creative studio (Bella+Sophia Creative) based out of the Midwest that focuses on Graphic Design, Surface Pattern Design and Illustration. I have a...
Getting Started with Kubuntu Linux for the Desktop
This four-week course will help you enhance your capabilities with Kubuntu Linux. Through hands-on exercises, youll learn how to create your own fully functional Kubuntu Linux environment,...
Microsoft Publisher
MS Publisher is "desktop publishing software" used to create professional flyers, newsletters, and brochures for print, mail, or mail-merges. Publisher shines in the ease of picture placement and...

Salary for Desktop Publisher Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireCommercialArt research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Desktop Publishers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
63.2%
Associate's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
13.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.2%
High School or GED
3.6%
Some College
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Desktop Publishers
Less than 1 year
31.8%
2-4 years
20.7%
1-2 years
16.2%
None
14.1%
8-10 years
7.6%
6-8 years
7.6%
4-6 years
2.0%


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