DTP Art Director

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

Diploma in desktop publishing or art direction is highly beneficial

REQUIREMENTS

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

Proactive and resilient

Deadline and solution driven