Layout Designer

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Spectrum Books Limited is hiring a full-time Layout Designer in Ibadan, Oyo, to handle book layout, typesetting, and page composition from manuscript to print-ready files. The role requires strong Adobe InDesign skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple publishing projects under tight production deadlines.

• Full-time publishing/production role in Ibadan, Oyo
• Requires strong Adobe InDesign and layout/typesetting experience
• Involves end-to-end book layout and print-ready file preparation
• Reports to Publishing Lead in the Publishing/Production department

Original source description

Layout Designer at Spectrum Books Limited ⏲ Sep 3, 2026, 2:04 PM ⋕ View all Media, Advertising & Communications jobs 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 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. 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. 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. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-orientated layout designerto join our publishing team. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain consistent layout styles across publications in accordance with established publishing standards. Use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or other relevant design software where required to edit and prepare visual assets for publication. Conduct final quality checks before files are released for printing or digital publication. Review completed layouts carefully to identify formatting, alignment, pagination, typographical, and visual inconsistencies. Manage linked files, fonts, styles, master pages, templates, and other InDesign features effectively. Make corrections and adjustments to layouts based on editorial feedback and approved revisions. Liaise with printers and relevant internal teams where necessary to resolve production or file-related issues. Design and develop professional page layouts for books, magazines, journals, educational materials, and other publications. Prepare publication files according to required print specifications and production standards. Ensure consistency in the application of the company's publication and design standards. Manage multiple publication projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines. Apply appropriate typography, spacing, alignment, margins, grids, and visual hierarchy to ensure readability and professional presentation. Communicate layout or production challenges promptly to the appropriate team members. Develop and maintain layout templates and design standards for different publication formats. Create consistent page structures, including headings, paragraphs, tables, illustrations, captions, footnotes, headers, footers, and other publication elements. Maintain organized and properly packaged working files for production and archival purposes. Format and organise manuscripts and other publication content for final production. Ensure consistency in fonts, styles, spacing, alignment, indentation, and other formatting elements throughout publications. Maintain organized records of completed and working publication files. Ensure accurate pagination, chapter sequencing, section breaks, page numbering, and placement of publication elements. Incorporate approved corrections and ensure that final files meet the required publishing standards. Ensure that text and visual elements are accurately placed and correspond with approved editorial content. Use Adobe In Design proficiently to create, format, revise, and prepare publication files. Export and package final files appropriately for printing and digital distribution. Ensure correct document size, margins, bleeds, colour settings, image resolution, and other technical specifications. Check publications for missing pages, duplicated content, incorrect page numbers, inconsistent formatting, and other layout-related errors. Transform approved manuscripts and editorial content into well-structured and visually appealing publication layouts. Identify opportunities to improve layout processes, reduce production errors, and improve efficiency. Format tables, charts, illustrations, equations, references, footnotes, indexes, and other complex content where required. Work closely with editors, proofreaders, graphic designers, and other members of the publishing team to ensure smooth production of publications. Apply paragraph, character, object, and other styles consistently throughout publication documents. Review and implement editorial and management feedback accurately and within agreed timelines. Required qualification / Job specification Strong proficiency in Adobe In Design is mandatory. Ability to work with manuscripts, edited documents, illustrations, tables, photographs, and other publishing materials. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and CorelDraw is required. Knowledge of printing and prepress production processes. Strong understanding of typography and publication design. Previous experience: working in a publishing company is highly desirable and is an added advantage Ability to work under pressure and meet strict publishing deadlines. Minimum of 2-3 years' relevant experience: in publishing, book production, typesetting, graphic design, or layout design. Demonstrable experience: in designing and laying out complete books/publications. B.Sc. or HND in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Publishing, Computer Graphics, or a related discipline. Key Skills & Competencies: The ideal candidate should demonstrate: Attention to detail and accuracy Excellent page composition skills Excellent Adobe InDesign skills Ability to interpret design briefs and editorial instructions Strong time-management skills Strong problem-solving skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Strong understanding of typography Strong teamwork and collaboration skills Ability to work with long documents and complex publications Advanced book layout and typesetting skills Ability to manage multiple publications/projects simultaneously Ability to receive and implement corrections effectively High level of professionalism and accountability. Ability to work independently from manuscript to final artwork Creativity and innovation Knowledge of print production and pre-press requirements: Ability to work within tight deadlines Strong visual and aesthetic judgement Strong proofreading and error-detection ability Image editing and manipulation skills Excellent understanding of spacing, alignment, hierarchy, and proportion Strong graphic design ability Salary N120,000 - N150,000 monthly (depending on experience). How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and their work samples to: careers@spectrumbookslimited.com using “Layout Designer” as the subject of the email. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application Deadline: 18th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Ibadan and 1 other location Ibadan , Oyo State