Layout Designer Ibadan

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Spectrum Books Limited is actively recruiting for a Layout Designer position in Ibadan. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Publishing / Production sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 2 - 3 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Publishing / Production • Location Preference: in Ibadan

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The Layout Designer position is an important role within Nigeria's Publishing / Production sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS At the 2-3 year mark in Publishing / Production, you can leverage your foundational knowledge to take on more complex responsibilities and leadership opportunities in Nigeria's competitive environment.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Layout Designer position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 2 - 3 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Publishing / Production field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Publishing / Production sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Spectrum Books Limited - We are Spectrum Books, you must have read our books. We are the conduit for ensuring millions of people have access to knowledge, which broadens horizons and increases opportunities for building a better life. We have painstakingly published quality books for over four decades having recognized the correlations between reading, knowledge acquisition, personal empowerment, and economic and societal development. We are Spectrum Books Limited! SBL is driven by excellence, and is passionate about transforming lives. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Layout Designer

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Publishing/Production

Reports To: Publishing Lead Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-orientated layout designerto join our publishing team. The layout designer will be responsible for transforming manuscripts, editorial content, illustrations, tables, graphics, and other materials into professionally designed and publication-ready books and other print materials. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in book layout, typesetting, page composition, and publishing production, with excellent proficiency in Adobe In Design. The successful candidate must be able to independently handle the layout of a book from the beginning to the end, ensuring that the final product meets the required editorial, design, technical, and printing standards. This role requires someone who combines design creativity with exceptional attention to detail, understands the publishing process, and can work efficiently under tight production deadlines.

Design and develop professional page layouts for books, magazines, journals, educational materials, and other publications. Transform approved manuscripts and editorial content into well-structured and visually appealing publication layouts. Create consistent page structures, including headings, paragraphs, tables, illustrations, captions, footnotes, headers, footers, and other publication elements. Apply appropriate typography, spacing, alignment, margins, grids, and visual hierarchy to ensure readability and professional presentation. Develop and maintain consistent layout styles across publications in accordance with established publishing standards. Format and organise manuscripts and other publication content for final production. Apply paragraph, character, object, and other styles consistently throughout publication documents. Ensure accurate pagination, chapter sequencing, section breaks, page numbering, and placement of publication elements. Format tables, charts, illustrations, equations, references, footnotes, indexes, and other complex content where required. Ensure consistency in fonts, styles, spacing, alignment, indentation, and other formatting elements throughout publications. Make corrections and adjustments to layouts based on editorial feedback and approved revisions. Use Adobe In Design proficiently to create, format, revise, and prepare publication files. Use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or other relevant design software where required to edit and prepare visual assets for publication. Manage linked files, fonts, styles, master pages, templates, and other InDesign features effectively. Maintain organized and properly packaged working files for production and archival purposes. Review completed layouts carefully to identify formatting, alignment, pagination, typographical, and visual inconsistencies. Ensure that text and visual elements are accurately placed and correspond with approved editorial content. Check publications for missing pages, duplicated content, incorrect page numbers, inconsistent formatting, and other layout-related errors. Incorporate approved corrections and ensure that final files meet the required publishing standards. Conduct final quality checks before files are released for printing or digital publication. Prepare publication files according to required print specifications and production standards. Ensure correct document size, margins, bleeds, colour settings, image resolution, and other technical specifications. Export and package final files appropriately for printing and digital distribution. Liaise with printers and relevant internal teams where necessary to resolve production or file-related issues. Work closely with editors, proofreaders, graphic designers, and other members of the publishing team to ensure smooth production of publications. Review and implement editorial and management feedback accurately and within agreed timelines. Communicate layout or production challenges promptly to the appropriate team members. Manage multiple publication projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines. Develop and maintain layout templates and design standards for different publication formats. Ensure consistency in the application of the company's publication and design standards. Identify opportunities to improve layout processes, reduce production errors, and improve efficiency. Maintain organized records of completed and working publication files.

Required qualification / Job specification

B.Sc. or HND in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Publishing, Computer Graphics, or a related discipline. Minimum of 2-3 years' relevant experience in publishing, book production, typesetting, graphic design, or layout design. Previous experience working in a publishing company is highly desirable and is an added advantage Demonstrable experience in designing and laying out complete books/publications. Strong proficiency in Adobe In Design is mandatory. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and CorelDraw is required. Knowledge of printing and prepress production processes. Ability to work with manuscripts, edited documents, illustrations, tables, photographs, and other publishing materials. Strong understanding of typography and publication design. Ability to work under pressure and meet strict publishing deadlines.

Advanced book layout and typesetting skills Excellent Adobe InDesign skills Strong graphic design ability Strong understanding of typography Excellent page composition skills Strong visual and aesthetic judgement Attention to detail and accuracy Excellent understanding of spacing, alignment, hierarchy, and proportion Knowledge of print production and pre-press requirements Image editing and manipulation skills Strong proofreading and error-detection ability Ability to work with long documents and complex publications Ability to work independently from manuscript to final artwork Strong problem-solving skills Creativity and innovation Ability to interpret design briefs and editorial instructions Ability to manage multiple publications/projects simultaneously Strong time-management skills Ability to work within tight deadlines Ability to receive and implement corrections effectively Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong teamwork and collaboration skills High level of professionalism and accountability.

N120,000 - N150,000 monthly (depending on experience). Application Closing Date

18th September, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and their work samples to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using “Layout Designer” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.