Mid- weight DTP Operator
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role
We are looking for skilled and detail-oriented Mid-weight DTP (Desktop Publishing) Operators to join our team in Cape Town and Durban. As a DTP Operator you will play a critical role in preparing layouts and artwork for print and digital production ensuring accuracy consistency and high-quality output in line with brand and client guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare format and finalise artwork across various media (print & digital)
- Ensure all work meets technical production specifications
- Perform layout corrections versioning and updates to existing files
- Maintain consistency in layout typography and colour accuracy
- Work collaboratively with designers traffic managers and production teams
- Manage workflow efficiently to meet tight deadlines and multiple deliverables
- Pre-flight files and prepare print-ready documents
- Quality-check final artwork before handoff to printers or clients
Requirements
- 3-5 years of proven experience as a DTP Operator in an agency publishing or corporate environment
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign Illustrator Photoshop Acrobat)
- Strong understanding of print production processes and standards
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong time management and communication skills
- A portfolio showcasing DTP or artwork preparation work is required
Bonus Skills (Advantageous)
- Experience with digital publishing tools or web-ready artwork
- Knowledge of packaging design or retail POS artwork
- Familiarity with pre-press colour management and proofing processes
Key Skills
- Graphic designer
- Art designer
- Computer Skills
- Computer Design
- Typesetting
- digital filing
- Design Software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- designer
- Adobe Indesign
