DTP Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary duties as DTP will be to prepare and setup jobs for print, including but not limited to:

• Client’s artwork for print
• Clothing jobs
• Creation of visuals

Setup Procedures

• All jobs need to be processed from scratch as artwork may differ from a previous similar job.
• Artwork must be cross checked between the job card and the visual ie:

- Sizing is correct

- Artwork placement is correct

- Template setup is correct

- Information/details and delivery date are correct and valid

- Colours are provided in either the CMYK, Pantone or sample included

- Correct substrates are chosen (as per your knowledge) and visual and job card match

• Any queries or concerns with regards to the above needs to be brought to management.
• Job card must be signed on completion of setup.

Setup Checklist

• Test prints are to be done and signed off by the designer setting up, before bulk is printed
• Template must be checked - if using a previous setup, check if it is correct in relation to the new job card
• Pantones, CMYK or samples need to be checked against the artwork and/or samples provided
• Checking procedures must be followed to ensure that:

- Nothing has dropped off the artwork

- Clipping masks have not opened

- There are no banding lines and/or glitches

- Text is correct and in place

- There is no transparency

Ad Hoc

• General Administration where necessary
• Ensure work station is kept in a clean and tidy condition
• Assist Management when required
• Perform related duties as assigned by management

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures