Job Description

As a desktop publishing operator or designer, you will be responsible for translating a brief to art files ready to go to print or be placed online. DTP operator is usually skilled in multiple computer design applications, in the Adobe CS suit of products. As a designer, you must be able to come up with creative solutions to monthly campaigns and other printing paraphernalia.

Must be able to create retail catalogues using page layout software (InDesign). Generate ads, POS elements, general printing paraphernalia and artwork for social media. Must have knowledge of traditional printing processors, selecting and formatting of type, column width and spacing, checking colours and editing photographs and other images.

Edit text by correcting its spelling, punctuation, and grammar and work with others including writers, editors, and graphic designers to come up with monthly retail campaigns.

Here is what youll bring to the table:

For this role we are looking for an DTP Operator / Designer with extensive experience (approx. 5+ years).

Knowledge of printing techniques and the preparation process for printing.

• Fluentness in using Adobe In-design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Mac OX literate and or any other multimedia software.
• Ability to use net transfer tool e.g. FTP.
• Organized in handling daily tasks, accurately, self-management.
• Experience in work at the printing/publishing house or other advertising agencies is highly desirable.
• Due to the nature of the business, be able to work overtime.
• Methodical working style.
• Concentration, accuracy and great attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Tact and diplomacy for negotiating changes.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Self-motivated.

Here is what youll be doing - key tasks and responsibilities:

The list of tasks or duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, candidates may be expected to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.

• RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• CREATIVE JUDGEMENT

• Has a sense of artistic taste and proportion and uses this when preparing the material for printing.
• Ability to reflecting as much as possible a creative concept on the final material prepared for printing.
• Ability to enter into the spirit of the specific creative character of a project and reflecting this when preparing a material for a printing.

LEADERSHIP

• Passion for the work and a driver for high artistic standards.
• Takes an active interest in printing trends in communication and the graphic arts.
• TEAM PLAYER
• Easiness in switching between projects also into those that are run by other colleagues.
• Eagerness to find solutions to problems.
• Readiness to bring innovation into the projects.

Youll also be required to advance the following:

• Edit graphics, such as photographs or illustrations.

• Import text and graphics into publishing software.

• Integrate images and text to create cohesive pages.

• Adjust text properties, such as size, column width, and spacing.

• Revise layouts and make corrections as necessary.

• Submit or upload final files for printing or online publishing.

• Work part of a team on monthly catalogues.