Graphic Designer – InDesign & Publication Design
Job Description
The Clear Publishing, the publishing division of Al-Furqaan Foundation (a 501(c)(3) non-profit Islamic organization dedicated to sharing the Quran across America), is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer specializing in professional publication and book design.
This is a full-time, in-person role in Romeoville, Illinois, requiring advanced Adobe InDesign skills and a strong portfolio of multi-page print projects.
**Role Overview:**
You will design and format professional publications, educational materials, books, workbooks, brochures, flyers, and catalogs from concept through print-ready delivery. This is not an entry-level position — you will work independently on complex, text-heavy projects while collaborating with publishing and marketing teams.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design and format books, educational materials, workbooks, brochures, flyers, catalogs, and other print publications
- Create professional layouts in Adobe InDesign with strong attention to typography, grids, and brand consistency
- Develop supporting graphics and edit images using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Prepare accurate, print-ready files for commercial printing and digital distribution, including proper bleeds, margins, and image quality standards
- Manage text-heavy, multi-page documents while maintaining visual consistency and professional presentation
- Quality-check all files for layout, spacing, alignment, image quality, and production specifications
- Manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines
- Collaborate with internal publishing, marketing, and editorial teams
**Required Qualifications:**
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign (essential)
- Professional graphic design and publication layout skills
- Demonstrated experience designing books, publications, magazines, or multi-page print projects
- Strong understanding of typography, grids, paragraph and character styles, master pages, image placement, and print production workflows
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Ability to produce print-ready files to commercial standards
- Excellent attention to detail and consistency
- Project management skills — ability to work from concept through final production independently
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- English fluency; Arabic or Urdu language skills required
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Three or more years of graphic design experience with Illustrator and Photoshop
**Benefits:**
- 401(k) plan
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
**Application Requirements:**
Applicants must submit a portfolio demonstrating InDesign-based work, preferably including books, magazines, catalogs, or educational materials.