About Avantpage
At Avantpage, we help immigrant and Limited English Proficient (LEP) communities access the healthcare and public services they need, in their own language. We’re a multicultural team spread across the Americas and Europe, and we live by three values: empathy, innovation, and rigor.
The role
As a DTP Specialist, you’ll make sure every translated document we deliver looks as good as the original and works just as well. You’ll format, recreate, and prepare files across many languages and formats. You’ll work closely with our Operations, Proofing, and Quality teams to deliver accurate, on-time, client-ready files.
What you’ll do
- Format and recreate translated documents in InDesign, Word, and other tools, following Avantpage quality standards and client guidelines.
- Prepare and pre-process files for translation, and finalize them after translation.
- Deliver every assignment on time, with careful attention to detail.
- Give the Operations team time estimates and answer their DTP questions.
- Apply feedback from the Team Lead, proofers, and project teams.
- Help improve our DTP workflows, and support training for newer team members.
What you’ll bring
Must-have
- Advanced, hands-on experience with Adobe InDesign.
- Strong skills in MS Word for complex formatting and document recreation.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Illustrator.
- 2+ years of DTP experience, ideally in localization or translation.
- Intermediate English or higher, enough to follow detailed instructions and communicate in writing with the team.
- Close attention to detail and the ability to manage several deadlines at once.
- Availability to work PST
Nice-to-have
- Experience with non-Latin and right-to-left scripts (for example Arabic, Chinese, Korean, or Vietnamese).
- Experience creating accessible PDFs (Section 508 / PDF/UA).
- Familiarity with CAT tools and preparing files for translation (IDML, Trados, memoQ, Phrase).
- A degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
What we offer
- A remote role with a purpose-driven company.
- A multicultural team across the Americas, Europe, and beyond.
- Training in new tools, technologies, and processes.
- Room to grow in the localization industry.
Skills Required
- Advanced, hands-on experience with Adobe InDesign
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word for complex formatting and document recreation
- Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Illustrator
- At least 2 years of DTP experience, ideally in localization or translation
- Intermediate English or higher for written communication and detailed instructions
- Close attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Availability to work PST hours
- Experience with non-Latin and right-to-left scripts
- Experience creating accessible PDFs using Section 508 or PDF/UA standards
- Familiarity with CAT tools and translation file preparation, including IDML, Trados, memoQ, or Phrase
- Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field
What We Do
Avantpage is a language access solutions provider specializing in professional translation, localization, and interpretation services in over 150 languages. The company serves government, healthcare, life sciences, and other regulated industries, focusing on bridging communication gaps for immigrants and Limited English Proficient populations to create equity and opportunity.
