Dtp Operator

ZaPOP is looking for a DTP Operator who will be responsible for maintaining a high level of pre
- and post-production quality standards; ensuring that all approved artwork is print-ready.

Edit text by correcting its spelling, punctuation, and grammar and work with others including writers, editors, and our creative team of strategists and graphic designers to compile innovative in-store POS solutions.

**Here’s what you’ll bring to the table**:

- Knowledge of printing techniques and the printing preparation process.
- Proficiency in using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Coral draw X6.
- Self-management, handling daily tasks in an organised accurate manner.
- Experience in work at a printing / publishing house or other advertising agencies is highly desirable.
- Due to the nature of the business, the ability to put in extra hours.
- Methodical working style.
- Concentration, accuracy and great attention to detail.
- Tact and diplomacy for negotiating changes.

**Here’s what you’ll be doing - key tasks and responsibilities**:

- All jobs must be checked and feedback must be provided within 24 hours of receiving artwork.
- Support creative and sales teams in technical problem solving with client requirements.
- Ensure there’s no work delay, as it impacts the costing and client satisfaction.
- Select proper way of material preparation to align with printing techniques.
- Have a sense of artistic taste and proportion and use this when preparing the material for printing.
- Be passionate about the work and a driver for high artistic standards
- Take an active interest in printing trends in communication and the graphic arts.
- Be able to seamlessly switch between projects.
- Have an eagerness to find solutions to problems.
- Be ready and eager to bring innovation into the projects.

**You’ll also be required to advance the following**:

- Play a supportive role to creative and sales teams in terms of DTP.
- Review text, graphics, or other materials created by writers and designers.
- Edit graphics, such as images or illustrations.Submit or upload final files for printing.

**The minimum requirements**:

- Matric / Grade 12 essential
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as DTP operator
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in digital printing environment
- DTP / Graphic Design diploma (with relevant programmes)

**Competencies**:

- **Attention to detail** - being thorough in completing work tasks.
- **Innovation**:

- creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
- **Dependability** - being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- **Adaptability / flexibility** - being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety.
- **Independence**:

- developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- **Stress tolerance** - dealing with high stress situations calmly and effectively.

**Experience**:

- relevant: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Durbanville, Western Cape (required)