Cape Town City Centre: DTP Operator – Cape Town or Durban

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 / PDFs 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