Fathi Bendjelloul
RTL Typesetting SpecialistEnglish to Arabic Localization DTP Specialist | Design Localization
🇩🇿 Algeria · Europe/London
About
I’m a Localization DTP Specialist focused on English ⇄ Arabic document and visual localization, with a particular focus on Arabic RTL layout and preserving the structure and visual integrity of the original design. I work primarily with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAT Tools, handling layout adaptation, typography, text formatting, document redesign, visual localization, and final localization QA. My approach is to adapt both the content and the visual design for the Arabic market while maintaining the original brand identity and design intent. This can include localizing English logos, branded graphics, promotional artwork, and other visual assets into Arabic, as well as adapting the typography, composition, and layout to work naturally in RTL. I’m comfortable working from existing source files and preparing localized versions that remain visually consistent with the original while being properly adapted for the target language. I specialize in DTP for marketing materials, manuals, business and commercial documents, brochures, and other multilingual content requiring careful Arabic RTL adaptation and design preservation.
Portfolio
Infographic Localization — English → Arabic (Demo)
Test demo showcasing English-to-Arabic localization with RTL layout, typography, and visual adaptation in Illustrator. Includes mirrored charts and graphic elements to ensure the infographic works naturally in Arabic.
Logo Design Localization — English → Arabic (Demo)
Some localization projects include logos and custom designs that also need to be adapted for the target language. I can handle both the document DTP and the design localization within the same workflow, making the process simpler and more convenient for the client.
Magazine Page Localization — English → Arabic (Demo)
Test demo showcasing an English magazine page localized into Arabic using Adobe InDesign. Includes RTL layout adaptation, typography, text flow, and visual adjustments while preserving the original design.
Localization DTP — My Toolkit
Custom-built universal toolkit designed to make localization DTP workflows faster, more efficient, and more consistent. Combines practical automation and QA utilities to streamline repetitive tasks and help ensure every detail of the localization workflow is covered.
Specializations
Skills & Expertise
Software Tools
Production Scripts
File / Format Expertise
Compliance & Standards
Document / Content Types
Languages
Works in
Native
Experience
- Experience
- 4–7 years