A specialized compositor responsible for taking continuous galleys of set type and breaking them down into precise page lengths. The upmaker adds headlines, folios, running heads, and spacing to ensure the page meets exact layout dimensions before it is locked into a chase. This role requires a strong eye for spatial arrangement and balancing facing pages.
Heard on the job
Send these galleys over to the upmaker so we can get the front section locked up before lunch.
Also heard as
- makeup man