Dtp Operator/finish Artist

1 week ago


Durban, South Africa The Fire Tree Design Company Full time

We are looking for a person to fill the role of finish artist/DTP operator. They should be able to take elements from multiple sources such as image libraries, graphic designers, art directors as well as client-supplied artwork and be able to layout these elements.
This is a more technical role than a creative role. You are required to have a deep understanding of the printing and finishing process to ensure that artwork meets pre-press and digital-ready states. You need to have a firm grasp of the Adobe Creative Suite.

**Duties**:
**Summary of duties include, but are not limited to, the below**:
Refining and preparing artwork for print. This includes point of sale, poster and vinyl printing and cutting, editing, amending and resizing of supplied artwork.
Create and finish artwork material as briefed by AEs and production to a printready format.
Retouch and colour-correct images.
Create die lines and have a firm understanding of repro.

**Job requirements**:
Experience in desktop publishing/page layout in InDesign and Illustrator.
Understand requirements of printing and pre-press including large formatdigital printing.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work within tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Two years’ minimum experience within the industry.
Must be prepared to work extended hours when necessary.
Excellent communication skills.
Must be familiar with both Mac and PC environments.
Please note that this is not an IT position.



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