Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software. Edit graphics and photos using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching. Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width and appropriate spacing for printed materials. Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.

Service bureau company. Pre-press setting. Select number of colors and determine color separations. Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy. Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.