Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary duties as DTP will be to prepare and setup jobs for print, including but not limited to:
- Client’s artwork for print
- Clothing jobs
- Creation of visuals
Setup Procedures
- All jobs need to be processed from scratch as artwork may differ from a previous similar job.
- Artwork must be cross checked between the job card and the visual ie:
- Sizing is correct
- Artwork placement is correct
- Template setup is correct
- Information/details and delivery date are correct and valid
- Colours are provided in either the CMYK, Pantone or sample included
- Correct substrates are chosen (as per your knowledge) and visual and job card match
- Any queries or concerns with regards to the above needs to be brought to management.
- Job card must be signed on completion of setup.
Setup Checklist
- Test prints are to be done and signed off by the designer setting up, before bulk is printed
- Template must be checked - if using a previous setup, check if it is correct in relation to the new job card
- Pantones, CMYK or samples need to be checked against the artwork and/or samples provided
- Checking procedures must be followed to ensure that:
- Nothing has dropped off the artwork
- Clipping masks have not opened
- There are no banding lines and/or glitches
- Text is correct and in place
- There is no transparency
Ad Hoc
- General Administration where necessary
- Ensure work station is kept in a clean and tidy condition
- Assist Management when required
- Perform related duties as assigned by management
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
