Adobe InDesign Typesetting Specialist - Freelance, Remote

Magic, Inc

3d•$7•Remote

About The Position

Our client is an independent publisher of books and magazines is shifting from traditional retail to digital direct-to-consumer distribution. The small, collaborative team includes in-house design and editorial functions and values clean, consistent typography and efficient workflows. They’re focused on modernizing production while maintaining high standards of quality. This role exists to relieve a production bottleneck between editorial and design by owning the “glue” work of typesetting, template use, and copyedit/proof corrections. It enables faster, more reliable publishing by ensuring content is accurately imported, styled, and prepared for a senior designer’s refinement. The position also supports the company’s shift toward digital/direct-to-consumer by maintaining consistency across print and web touchpoints.

Requirements

Demonstrated Adobe InDesign proficiency focused on typesetting/layout (portfolio or samples required)
Excellent written English for proofreading and entering copyedit corrections
Comfortable using templates, master pages, and styles; strong typographic attention to detail
Remote collaboration experience with Google Workspace (Docs/Sheets/Drive) and Slack/Google Chat
Ability to work full-time, Monday–Friday, 10 AM–6 PM Eastern (40 hours/week)
Computer with at least 8GB RAM, an Intel i5 core processor/AMD Ryzen 5 Processor and up.
Internet speed of at least 40MBPS
Headset with an extended mic that has noise cancellation and a webcam
Back-up computer and internet connection
Quiet, dedicated workspace at home

Nice To Haves

Advanced InDesign (styles, master pages, typography, preflight), comfort with Word/Google Docs track changes, basic WordPress editing; familiarity with Adobe Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator) is a plus
Meticulous eye for detail, follows instructions, proactive communicator, dependable, organized, strong time management, collaborative and coachable

Responsibilities

Import editorial content into existing templates and apply/master styles
Match fonts/typesetting conventions and maintain typographic consistency
Prepare tidy, well-organized files for senior designer handoff
Enter proofreading/copyediting corrections accurately and efficiently
Check grammar/spelling, track changes, and verify corrections are implemented
Coordinate with editors to resolve questions and follow style guides
Make basic visual/content updates to pages and posts
Ensure on-site typography and styles align with brand guidelines
Liaise with head of design for simple layout or asset swaps
Communicate with the head of design and editors via Slack/Google Chat
Manage file handoffs and version control in Google Drive
Maintain predictable availability aligned to 10 AM–6 PM ET and follow established workflows
Preflight and QA files before handoff/publication
Maintain/update style references and template notes
Log changes and keep orderly project documentation