Desktop Publisher (Technical Publications)

Desktop Publisher (Technical Publications) 

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a meticulous Desktop Publisher to join our dynamic team, focusing on an innovative project in technical documentation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on precision and is eager to contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality content that meets and exceeds customer specifications. 

As a Desktop Publisher at Lionbridge, you will collaborate closely with the Project Manager and the technical publications team to transform complex information into clear, professional, user-focused documents. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our documentation not only meets the highest standards of accuracy and clarity but also enhances the user experience through design and layout.

You will work mainly from home with occasional visits to Lionbridge offices or customer sites for meetings and collaborative sessions.  

What You Will Do: 

• Create, format, and edit technical documents
• Collaborate with writers, editors, and subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and consistency
• Apply your keen eye for detail to proofread and quality-check documents, ensuring they meet all project and customer standards
• Adapt to evolving project requirements and incorporate feedback to continuously improve our documentation
• Create and/or populate spreadsheets & databases
• Merge and manipulate graphics data using bespoke software
• Update technical manuals with revisions in accordance with pagination requirements. 

To Be Successful You Will Have: 

• UK nationality and no known reason why DBS clearance may not be granted
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong English language capability
• Outstanding attention to detail and experience of proofreading and quality checking
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Acrobat software
• Demonstratable experience of being proactive, adaptable, and resourceful. 

In Return You Can Expect: 

• The opportunity to work for a trusted partner to thousands of companies around the world and a global leader in content, localisation and globalisation.
• Collaboration with a passionate and diverse team of specialists from across the world in areas such as content creation, language/linguistics, technology development, AI/machine learning, managed services and business operations.
• Experience working with a global leader that engages with the majority of the Fortune 100, fostering long-term partnerships to keep the world connected. 

About Us  

Lionbridge partners with brands to break barriers and build bridges all over the world. For 25 years, we have helped companies connect with their global customers and employees by delivering content, translation and localisation solutions in 350+ languages. Our content creation team specializes in copywriting, e-learning, and technical documentation for a diverse array of land, sea, and air platforms, serving both commercial and military sectors. We are committed to excellence in everything we do, always putting our customers first. Through our world-class platform, we orchestrate a network of passionate experts across the globe who partner with brands to create culturally rich experiences. We use the best of human and machine intelligence to forge understanding that resonates with our customers’ customers. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Lionbridge maintains solution centres in 23 countries. Learn more at www.lionbridge.com. 

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional technical documentation and want to be part of our culture