Is being a desktop publisher a good fit for you?
Lays out text and pictures on a computer to make brochures, magazines and other printed material ready to publish.
What the work involves
- Uses design software and equipment to lay out pages ready for printing.
- Arranges text and images in an attractive way for print or web pages.
- Checks draft and final proofs for mistakes and fixes them.
- Watches the screen as work develops and makes changes after feedback.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and creative. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a desktop publisher is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.