Layout and Composition Specialist, 508 Compliance

Layout and Composition Specialist, 508 Compliance Minneapolis, MN, USA

Virtual Req #534 Thursday, September 5, 2024 DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum / instruction companies in the industry.

Layout and Composition Specialist, 508 Compliance Job Responsibilities : Prepare test materials such as manuals, reports, brochures, and other documents for online, offset printing, and digital publication using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Acrobat Professional.

Use InDesign to create long, complex documents from inception to completion, requiring advanced skills in setup and usage of parent pages, layout, graphic fundamentals, and typography, creation and application of styles (paragraph, character, and object), table setup, table of contents, index, and cross reference setup, and format and placement of images.

Remediate PDFs for 508 compliance to ensure they are properly tagged, have a logical reading and tab order, include bookmarks for long documents, include appropriate alternative text for all images and objects, and read correctly using assistive technology.

Consult with resource groups on project conceptualization and design; perform related work. Obtain information from project managers regarding the client's product and service needs.

Assume responsibility for organization of work to complete a project. Apply critical decision-making skills, including making accurate decisions based on available information, prioritizing work, and understanding the client's needs and requirements.

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field Five years of related work experience Three years of experience with Section 508 compliance (PDF remediation) Four years of experience using InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat Professional Proficient with Microsoft products Experience with font management system(s) preferred Experience with CommonLook preferred Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Ability to clearly communicate with team members and project management staff in verbal and written form Essential Job Requirements : Report to work promptly when scheduled Work under supervision and accept feedback Use Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite, and other necessary graphics programs proficiently Relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groups Perform consistently well during times of increased workload Set and meet deadlines Manage multiple job functions simultaneously Perform other duties as needed Data Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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