DTP Operator - Cape Town or Durban

SUMMARY:
Calling all Mid-level DTP Operators in Cape Town or Durban

POSITION INFO:

 My client, a leading and well-known company with operations in Cape town and Durban requires a Mid-level DTP Operator to join their creative team in either Cape Town or Durban.

Purpose of the Job

• To perform DTP Make-Up & Layout when required, Basic Finished Art and Pre-flighting of ReproArtwork / PDF’s using the in-house workflow systems / programs in the time allocated to meet client & production deadlines.
• Working knowledge of printing processes to ensure print feasibility, colour adjustments and appropriate repro / print production / filing techniques.

 Duties

• Follow correct job / task briefings. Briefing may include operational, sales & client instructions.
• Type setting when required and adjustment of text / artwork / die-traces in line with style guides, manuals or manager instructions.
• Verify and ensure compliance to Hirt & Carter & ISO Print Standards. Understand the changes required and apply corrections accordingly.
• Make-up and supply high-res pdf files / Web Proofs / Printed color proofs using the agreed workflow methods.
• To pre-flight pdf supplied on disk or system and to check size, page geometry, cropping and color as required on the work ticket.
• Apply corrections accordingly - Verify compliance with standards / briefing and understanding changes to each job.
• Ensure correct files / versions / file names are copied to the relevant production departments
• Ensure quality measures are in place – paying attention to accuracy of color, fonts, design elements and final sizes from the brief.
• Ensure that all capturing information regarding time is entered correctly and timeously on Business Central for costing purposes.
• Conduct Comprehensive server filing and regular system housekeeping to maintain available space on server by Archiving / Retrieving of artwork.
• Quality Checks of repro and prototypes prior to client presentation or production.
• Accessible to others for queries / suggestions.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1.Execution – To Spec and to brief / Instructions (Verbal or Written).

2.Repro Skill & Deadline Management – Ability / Quality / Speed.

3.Consulting & Reviewing - with designers, pro-pro staff, sales, estimating and production.

4.Accuracy – Attention to detail / Errors / Negligence / Organization & Neatness.

5.Technical Ability (Software Knowledge / Practical Skill) & Speed.

6.Systems & Procedures (Adherence to studio and company processes).

7.Productivity – Eliminating time wastage / Time logging on Billable hours.

8.Punctuality & Attendance.

9.Attitude – (Customer focused / Creative Studio Focused / Flexible / Conscientious).

10.Output – Doing more than expected.

11.Ability to work overtime.

BEHAVIOURS

• Ability to work with little supervision.
• The ability to work in a deadline driven and pressurized environment taking quality into account with excellent time management system.
• Conduct self in an honest and ethical manner.
• Effective communication skills.
• Collaborator and able to learn from others.
• Attention to detail.
• Initiative-taking, positive and energised.
• Analytical.
• Accountable & Respectful.

EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• A tertiary qualification in DTP and/or 4-5 years relevant experience in DTP / Repro and a sound knowledge of the printing industry.
• Basic numeracy skills & good eyesight
• Strong knowledge of Adobe''s Creative Suite

• Advantageous - Print / POP Production / Technical Studio Experience / Knowledge of RIP and Workflow Systems / Apple Mac Proficiency