Desktop publishing involves using computer programs to text, format data, photographs etc. to design materials for publication. DTP jobs are on the rise in India because the use of computers in typesetting and page layout has made such jobs very fine and flawless.

DTP experts are taking up freelancing as a part-time job on a large scale. As a specialist freelance jobs can help build strong portfolio without giving up the income of a steady full time job. Once as a freelancer you are able to achieve a full schedule, you can think of taking the risk of dropping the day job and devoting yourself full time to freelancing projects.

Freelance DTP (Desktop Publishing) Jobs and Vacancies
DTP freelancer’s jobs have very good career prospects. Most foreign companies outsource this job to less developed countries where labor cost is less. Most newspapers, publishing houses, directory services of foreign countries hire desktop publishing firms from India for all kinds of required layouts. All you need to do o get more freelance job is to have a profile in Elance or other similar sites. Getting a job can be difficult in the beginning. Keep samples ready to convince a customer. Once you can overcome the initial hitches, you can find the going easy.

DTP Operator Jobs
A DTP operator jobs are also widely available in India. An operator has to work with a personal computer and a high-resolution printer. With the help of a program he has to select from a variety of page layouts, fonts and font sizes, column justifications and graphics libraries. All of these help to create and edit documents. The finished product comes out in printed form. Small businesses or individuals regularly approach desktop publishers for producing materials which are professionally of high quality. So, freelance or part time DTP operators get regular work in India.

DTP Graphic Designer Jobs
DTP graphic designer job is to design art and copy those designs for visual presentation. By using various computer programs designer creates and develop new and unique designs. For this designer must have creative ability and thinking for designing impressive and effective designs.

Skills needed to become a DTP Operator
The general skills needed to become a good freelancer are knowledge of:

• Advanced computer skills
• Comprehensive idea of advanced design
• Prepress knowledge
• A good understanding of printing technologies

This apart freelance DTP jobs require patience and lots of interpersonal skills.