Template Developer for Adobe InDesign (ePublishing)

Adobe InDesign Template Developer

Job location : Chennai / Pondicherry

Job type : Full-time

We’re looking for a skilled Adobe InDesign Template Developer with strong publishing experience to design and build professional, user-friendly templates for our content and marketing needs.

Role Overview

As an InDesign Template Developer, you’ll create structured, efficient, and visually consistent templates used across books, reports, brochures, and other marketing materials.

Key Responsibilities

Template Creation : Design and develop InDesign templates for books, brochures, reports, and marketing materials.

Publishing Workflows : Work with XML-to-InDesign workflows for automated content publishing.

Customization : Modify and enhance existing templates to align with client requirements and brand standards.

Quality Control : Ensure templates are intuitive, flexible, and accessible for users at various skill levels.

Documentation : Maintain clear guidelines and best practices for using and customizing templates.

Essential Skills

3+ years’ experience in Adobe InDesign template development in ePublishing.

Strong understanding of publishing workflows and print production .

Experience with XML workflows and structured content.

Solid grasp of typography, layout design , and brand consistency .

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of GREP styles for advanced formatting.

Basic scripting abilities (InDesign automation).

Familiarity with accessibility standards and PDF compliance .

Ideal Candidate

Background in the publishing industry .

Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving mindset.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.