Desktop Publishing Designer

Desktop Publishing Designer

Posted 4 days ago by Games Workshop

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Desktop Publishing Designer at Games Workshop will join the Translation team to ensure the design and layout of localised products meet high standards. This role involves managing tasks such as PDF approvals, typesetting, and final checks of InDesign files, while collaborating closely with the design team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of publishing trends and experience in desktop publishing, particularly for print and digital content in translation. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and fluency in English and at least one other language (French or German) is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage PDF approvals for printed publications and downloads.
  • Set typesetting and desktop publishing standards.
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency in design and layout.
  • Assist in implementing translation amendments.
  • Conduct final checks of InDesign files before handover.
  • Develop a deep understanding of historical and contemporary publishing trends.
  • Provide localised desktop publishing for all stages of the design process.
  • Work closely with the design team lead for schedules and priorities.
  • Guide and develop the visual design for localised products.
  • Provide timely graphical and layout solutions to enhance user experience.

Key Skills:

  • Proficient experience in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
  • Experience in desktop publishing (DTP) design and layout.
  • Knowledge of CAT Tools and API integration.
  • Fluency in English and at least one of French or German.
  • Understanding of publishing trends.
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with design teams.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Nottingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

About The Job

Games Workshop has an exciting opportunity for a Desktop Publishing Designer to join our Translation team to ensure the design and layout of all localised Games Workshop products are fit for purpose. Conscientious and with meticulous attention to detail, you’ll be responsible for managing a range of tasks from PDF approvals for printed publications and downloads, to setting typesetting and desktop publishing standards. We’ll look to you to ensure accuracy and consistency in design and layout as you assist in implementing translation amendments and will be responsible for final checks of InDesign files before handover. Dedicated and resilient, we’ll look to you to develop a deep understanding of historical and contemporary publishing trends and to use knowledge gained to improve processes and product standards. You’ll be responsible for providing localised desktop publishing for all stages of the design process, so you’ll work closely with the design team lead for schedules and priorities to ensure all projects are delivered on time and to the highest standard. Creative and highly organised, you’ll use your understanding of the Games Workshop range to get the best solutions for our products and packaging. We’ll look to you to guide and develop the visual design for Games Workshop localised products as you’ll work closely with the games design team to provide timely graphical and layout solutions to enhance the user experience. Primarily responsible for our French and German products, you will have excellent English and at least French/German. Other languages would be advantageous. Successful candidates will have proficient experience in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is essential. CAT Tools and API integration. If you have experience in desktop publishing (DTP) design and layout, particularly for print and digital content in translation and localisation, we’d love to hear from you!

Working at Games Workshop

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience. The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking. In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!

Other Essential Information

Location: This role is a fully remote role, which can be based from anywhere in the UK, France or Germany.

Closing date: The closing date for applications is midnight, UK time, on Sunday 23rd November 2025.

How to Apply

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