My client a leading and well-known company based in Cape Town CBD requires a competent Jnr DTP Operator to join their team.
Purpose of the Job
To be able to perform accurate DTP make-up, layout and pre-flighting of PDF’s while using the
in-house workflow systems/programmes within the allocated time
Responsibilities:
- Follow correct job brief from Manager-Briefing may include client instructions.
- Read & understand work ticket before performing the task at hand from brief supplied to make-up and supply high-res pdf using the agreed workflow - APOGEE X system.
- Ensure Job complies with Company & ISO standards.
- Supply electronic proof for client to approve artwork – web approval
- Verify compliance to standards / briefing – understanding changes to each job – apply corrections accordingly
- Ensure that proof is signed before submitting jobs for production
- Ensure that the correct files are copied to the relevant production departments
- Ensure quality measures are in place – paying attention to accuracy of colour, fonts, design elements and final sizes from the product brief
- Ensure that job is checked against b/w laser output to confirm accuracy
- Interpersonal relationship i.e. function well within the team
- Ensure compliance to legislative requirements eg; Company policies / legal requirements
Computer Maintenance and Housekeeping.
- Creates working folders within the server.
- Ensures artwork in server as per RMS number.
- Maintains system performance and integrity.
- Prioritizes work within the department based on Repro plan.
- Achieves daily output as per plan.
Must be able to:
§ Understand and setup artwork as per technical specifications and client requirements.
§ Using a variety of fonts, images, colours – 300dpi, CMYK and spots.
§ Reviewing and amending images - Product proportions, working with FPO files, hires images and shutterstock images.
§ Skills in using InDesign,
§ Outputting files according to technical specifications,
