Typesetter at Straight Gate Publishers Limited

Straight Gate Publishers Limited is a world-class book publishing firm in Nigeria. It specializes in printing and publishing exceptional educational textbooks for primary and secondary schools, religious and general literature that resonate with readers of all ages. The firm offers excellent editorial and printing services, which raises the bar for readability, correctness and clarity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Typesetter

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• Typesetting involves arranging text and visuals according to a specialized design and creating finalized documents prepared for printing.
• As a typesetter at Straight Gate Publishers Limited, you are required to have both design and technical skills.
• These skills are needed to create designs that are visually appealing and reader-friendly documents.
• Ensuring that the final product corresponds with the publisher’s standards and specifications.

Job Duties

• Creatively format text by applying appropriate font styles, sizes, and spacing as per specifications to enhance readability and comprehension for readers.
• Creating layout designs for various publications, and strategically arranging text within columns, pages, and sections to ensure consistency in fonts and designs while adhering to the publisher's branding guidelines.
• Diligently perform thorough proofreading to identify and correct typographical errors, grammatical mistakes, and formatting issues to ensure accuracy.
• Seamlessly incorporate visuals, graphics, and illustrations into the material to enrich the design and enhance the reader’s engagement.
• Carefully maintain accurate word breaks and spacing to achieve well-structured and neatly aligned columns.
• Effectively use typesetting software and desktop publishing tools, such as CorelDraw, to efficiently execute layout and formatting tasks.
• Actively collaborate with editors, designers, and other publishing teams to ensure a smooth transition of design concepts into the finished product.

Key Requirements

• Applicant must be computer Literate, while a National Diploma (ND) in Art or any related discipline with experience in desktop publishing can be an added advantage.
• Applicant must be Proficient in the use of CorelDraw software for creating and editing illustrations, graphics, and layout elements in the book design process.
• Ability to accurately format and layout text, ensuring proper font usage, line spacing, margins, and other typographic considerations.
• Ability to design is an added advantage.
• Applicant ability to identify errors is an important skill needed for this position.
• Ability to type Yoruba language effectively.
• Minimum of two years cognate experience in typesetting with a publishing company or in a related company.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English Language.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• He/she must be attentive to detail, including the ability to spot and correct typographical errors, and formatting inconsistencies, and must have an understanding of graphics designs.
• Qualified candidates must be Proficient in the use of relevant computer software and must be competent with the use of tools for typesetting and layout work.
• The ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and manage their time effectively to keep production schedules on track is important.
• Familiarity with the book publishing process, from manuscript to printed book, is an added advantage and this includes an understanding of prepress, printing, and binding.
• Prior experience in a publishing firm, especially in a typesetting role, is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign is also an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.