Desktop Publishing Operator (DTP) at Sun International

Job Purpose

• Responsible for evaluating, preparing page layouts, formatting, customising, “PDF’ing”, delivery and back up of custom high-end graphics, bespoke design requests and creative artwork for the business unit, with the aim of ensuring final material is 100% technically correct and ready for print or publishing, in line with Company Corporate Identity standards.
• Artwork deliverables may include a range of bespoke covers, templates, logos, invites, newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures and art files. 

Core & Personal behavioral competencies

• Understand the brief and ensure that all information and files are gathered
• Co-ordinate planning to ensure deadlines are met and prioritise workflow
• Collaborate with Fusion designers and writers to customise artwork or text
• Find and edit graphics, such as photographs or illustrations
• Verify source files and fonts and the conversion of files for print

Technical / Proficiency competencies

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Technical specs, which would include the following:Size - Bleed, trim, type and image area, die traces & die lines
• Colour - CMYK, RGB, black & white, spot colour, varnish, overprinting,knocking out, press compensation
• Format - Jpeg, tiff, pdf, open files, etc.Resolution - Dpi and scale
• Extensive knowledge on retouching
• Computer literacy – MS Office
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to organize visual elements

Job Requirements

Education

• Grade 12
• Diploma in graphic design, graphic arts, or graphic communications or equivalent
• Presentation of an artistic portfolio 

Experience

• 3 years’ experience in DTP
• Experience using Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)