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Senior Typesetter
Senior Typesetter – Black Library, Games Workshop
About the Role
Games Workshop invites applications from an industrious, detail-oriented Senior Typesetter to join our Art and Design team at Black Library, where you’ll create accessible, high-quality, award-winning typesets for our premium Warhammer novel collection.
This role demands an encyclopaedic expertise in typesetting, spanning fiction and layout-driven non-fiction. Key responsibilities include:
- Mentoring the typesetting team in maintaining quality standards
- Updating and managing process documentation under guidance from the Graphic Design Team Lead
- Working collaboratively with Editing, Desk Editing, and Graphic Design teams to produce attractive, readable layouts that align with narrative action and intellectual property (IP)
- Serving as the primary typesetting query contact across the company
You’ll thrive in a dynamic, continuously improving environment, delivering high-impact work at pace, and upholding exceptional quality—from project inception to final product archiving.
Key Responsibilities
Typesetting & Quality Assurance
- Produce fastidious, title-appropriate typesets with precise proofreading and sign-off execution
- Lead complex design-driven projects, including art-heavy books, annotated editions, and illustrated volumes
- Develop and refine new InDesign templates, along with clear documentation for team adoption
- Oversee reprographics, managing physical proofs for print readiness, performance audits, and supplier relations
- Ensure print quality standards at every stage, from supplier proofs to archived materials
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Collaboration & Mentoring
- Guide junior and mid-level typesetters, sharing your deep industry knowledge to enhance output and workflow
- Bridge gaps across Editorial, Desk Editing, and Graphic Design teams to improve collaboration
- Present as a strong communicator, handling internal queries and stakeholder sign-offs effectively
- Prioritise improvement-driven solutions to bridge gaps and drive efficiency
Technical Proficiency
- Expert mastery of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator (essential)
- Advanced understanding of typography, layout theory, and workflow optimisation
- Proficiency with labeling systems, structured publishing tools, and proofing conventions
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About Us
At Games Workshop, we value transition seldom addresses lessons learned elsewhere. Because culture and behaviour are pivotal. Our Warhammer HQ in Nottingham offers flexible transport (tram stop nearby + free parking) and a supportive, creative community shaping the industry.
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (with UK public holiday inclusivity)
- Pension scheme (matching 7.5% contributory)
- Profit share bonus (provisional, based on company targets)
- Staff discount of 25–50% on GW products
- Share Save Scheme participation options
Essential Information
- Location: Nottingham (UK Head Office)
- Type: Onsite, full-time
- Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 12 July 2026
How to Apply
We’re seeking a letter or video application with your CV, where you can:
- Articulate alignment with our creative vision and professional needs
- Demonstrate understanding of our brand and values
Apply today by clicking through to our application portal.
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