Field DTP Operator - Onsite
Field DTP Operator - Onsite
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13-10-2024
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Job Description
Onsite role
SA Citizen
CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Design product layouts for retail leaflets digital/social media and POS materials. Ensure that artwork is accurate visually appealing and compliant with client corporate identity specifications and printready requirements.
DIMENSIONS OF THE JOB
Statutory Liabilities
- Labour Relations Act
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Receive briefs from clients.
- Set up artwork according to briefing print or digital requirements and corporate identity specifications.
- Ensure all images spreads and bleeds meet machine requirements.
- Discuss and determine detailed DTP job requirements with the repro or technical team.
- Verify all content and information are accurate before beginning a job.
- Produce and check proofs against required specifications before delivering to clients.
- Make corrections as needed until client satisfaction is achieved.
- Check color separations and overprint electronically.
- Analyze identify and advise the technical team or repro supervisor of potential print issues.
- Provide excellent customer service.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Accuracy of produced artwork.
- Turnaround time for proofs and delivery to clients.
- Accurate time tracking for all work performed.
- Maintaining high standards of client brand integrity.
- Adhering to client and management requests to exceed expectations.
- Attendance and punctuality.
- Effective teamwork.
NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB
Must be able to:
- Understand and set up artwork according to technical specifications and client requirements.
- Output files according to technical specifications using prescribed DTP software packages.
- Understand company processes and systems to assess workflow requirements.
- Multitask and work under pressure.
- Use a variety of fonts images and colors (300dpi CMYK).
- Utilize Photoshop InDesign Illustrator and digital applications effectively.
- Output files according to technical specifications using various software packages.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Experience
- A tertiary qualification in DTP and 10 years of relevant experience in DTP design/layout with a solid knowledge of the printing and digital industries.
Knowledge Skills and Attributes:
- Experience in creating leaflet layouts for retail groups.
- Understanding of desktop publishing skills and techniques on an Apple Mac platform.
- Proficiency in DTP software packages.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Behaviors & Attributes:
- Selfstarter motivated and wellorganized team player.
- Ability to handle multiple projects under strict deadlines.
- Customerfocused flexible and conscientious.
- Capable of working in a team environment.
- Reliable with a positive cando attitude.
- Polite and professional demeanor.
- Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Selfdiscipline to manage projects time effectively and meet deadlines.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Open plan casual office space.
- 40 hours a week (overtime as required).
- 08:00 17:00
Salary is Cost to Company:
- Compulsory provident fund with Alexander Forbes set at 15% of CTC.
- Medical aid is optional but we are affiliated with Discovery medical aid.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type
Full Time
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