Brepols Publishers is a medium-sized international academic publisher, specializing in research for the humanities. We reach a global clientele consisting of specialized libraries, academic institutions, and individuals. Our publishing house has its headquarters in the historic Begijnhof of Turnhout (BE) and we also have an office in Thessaloniki (GR), together with colleagues in France, Australia, and the USA. More information can be found at www.brepols.net

To strengthen our team in Thessaloniki, we are looking for a talented desktop publisher with graphic design skills. In this role, you will work on top-notch books and e-books, mainly in art history and archaeology. You will handle various typesetting projects, ensuring that our content is presented in the most professional way and the layout of our publications is consistent and of high quality. You will collaborate closely with our publishing managers, marketing and production team.

Desktop Publisher with a Passion for Design

You will be responsible for a variety of tasks that are crucial to our publishing process, mainly
₋ Designing and finalizing cover files for forthcoming titles.
₋ Preparing visual materials for typesetting, including processing and enhancing images and graphs and converting file formats.
₋ Typesetting books, primarily in art history and archaeology, as well as marketing materials: working systematically within various house styles, checking for errors, making adjustments, and processing corrections until the file is ready for print and digital output.
₋ Performing technical checks on final files for print, and converting and finalizing them according to printer specifications and PDF standards.

Are you the dedicated specialist who 
₋ Has a strong background in desktop publishing or graphic design and an excellent knowledge of Adobe Cloud (InDesign, InCopy, Acrobat Pro,
Photoshop, Illustrator)?
₋ Combines creative graphic design skills with technical expertise in desktop publishing and is familiar with working with predefined InDesign templates to ensure the publisher’s visual identity?
₋ Is flexible, can manage multiple projects simultaneously, switch quickly, and prioritize tasks?
₋ Can meet deadlines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and eye for detail, ensuring that the delivered work is always precise, correct, and error-free?
₋ Is proficient in English and has good communicating skills?

What to expect
₋ Brepols Publishing Services EPE offers you a challenging job in a unique international environment at the crossroads of culture, language, science and technology.
₋ You will join a growing organization with a pleasant working atmosphere in a professional work environment.
₋ You can expect a competitive compensation package that includes benefits such as meal vouchers, telework options, health insurance, and travel insurance (also covering private travel).

Then you are the colleague we are looking for!

Interested?
Please send your application letter and Curriculum Vitae (in English) before 24 March 2025
to Mr. Paschalis Tsomakas, Administrator, Brepols Publishing Services EPE, Chalkis 7, 555 35 Pylaia (Thessaloniki), Greece (Paschalis.tsomakas@brepols.net).

If you have a representative portfolio that demonstrates an affinity for the layout of (academic) books, please include it with your application.