DTP Art Director

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 99c Full time

A DTP Art Director at 99c is a skilled publishing artist, responsible for executing product-and-price campaigns across a variety of media.

Responsibilities:

Layout Ability

· Produce layouts, utilizing approved campaign templates, as well as product and price data and imagery from the agency's integrated workflow database tools

· Strict adherence to all necessary formatting, including sizes, typographic rules, column widths, kerning, styling and all other layout specifics and particulars as required

· Selecting, utilizing and checking of all colours against brand guidelines, Cis and campaign toolkits

Technical Skills

· Utilise agency's licensed DTP software (Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Adobe InDesign) to produce advertising layouts

· Make use of the 99c workflow management system (Workbook) to action briefs; receive and communicate job-related information; manage timesheets; etc

· Utilize Client-managed RMS (Retail Management System) software to complete all necessary DTP outputs via approved systems, processes and workflows, with all necessary work managed within the RMS ecosystem

Process Management

· Meet all deadlines, including tight turnarounds at times, never shirking responsibility or delaying workflow process

· Fully understand and adhere to agency DTP processes and systems for communication, circulation, Finished Art checks, and disking

· Understand and adhere to the full Finished Art handover checklist, ensuring all jobs move systematically through the approved Finished Art process, and never skipping or missing any steps within the workflow

Attention to Detail

· A well above average, unwavering focus on the minutiae, never settling for anything less than 100% accuracy

· Ensure all product details (including descriptions, pricing, SKUs, and specifications) are accurately presented and aligned with the latest client or retailer data

· Double-check all pricing and promotional offers to ensure they are correct and up to date across all layouts

· Maintain a uniform structure and consistent visual hierarchy in product and price layouts to enhance readability and ensure a seamless customer experience

· Pay careful attention to the placement of product images, pricing, and copy to ensure clarity and alignment with brand guidelines

· Review all product and price layouts meticulously for any typographical errors, inconsistent font usage, or incorrect price displays

· Confirm that the pricing format, currency symbols, and discount details are consistent across all products and promotional materials to avoid confusion or mistakes

Requirements

Qualifications

· Diploma in Desktop Publishing or Art Direction is highly beneficial

Experience

· Minimum of 2 years' experience as a DTP Artist working as a DTP Art Director within an advertising agency, production bureau, or digital environment

Desired Skills

·Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office and MacOS proficiency

·Proficiency in Figma is an advantage

·Experience in working on retail business is an advantage

·Attention to Detail –the utmost care and attention to detail is required throughout the entire layout process

·Thoroughness and determination to complete all tasks professionally, methodically and to the best of your ability

·Excellent written and spoken communication and organisational skills

·Dependable, reliable, responsible for own actions and outcomes within broader team

·A willingness to take initiative, assume responsibility for producing great quality work under pressure

·Able to work well, and remain calm, under pressure

·Must be able to follow instructions, and to work both independently as well as with other teammates

·Comfortable to work beyond regular office hours and/or over weekends from time to time

·Flexible, motivated, and willing to go the extra mile

·Excellent time management and organizational skills

·Solutions-driven, with ability to think logically and methodically within clearly defined processes

Personal Attributes

· Team player with the ability to collaborate with broader teams

· Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment

· Creative out-of-the-box thinker

· People-focused, approachable, dependable, emotionally intelligent, empathetic and compassionate

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