DTP Operator
| Remuneration: | to be discussed |
| Benefits: | None |
| Location: | Durban |
| Education level: | Diploma |
| Job level: | Mid |
| Own transport required: | Yes |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #DTP KZN |
| Company: | Worldwide Positions |
A well-established label manufacturing company in Durban is looking for an experienced DTP Operator to join its Prepress Department.
This is a technical prepress role suited to someone with experience preparing accurate, production-ready artwork for the label and packaging industry. The successful candidate will work on a variety of packaging applications for both digital UV inkjet and flexographic printing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate, production-ready artwork for digital UV inkjet and flexographic printing.
- Typeset, layout and paginate artwork for:
- Self-adhesive labels
- Multi-page peel and read labels
- Booklet labels
- Shrink sleeves
- Flexible packaging
- Prepare digital files for flexographic plate production.
- Conduct artwork pre-flight checks, proofreading, revisions and quality assurance.
- Produce contract colour proofs and verify barcodes.
- Manage artwork approval workflows using Label Traxx Siteline (or similar workflow software).
- Liaise with customers and internal departments to ensure artwork is completed accurately and on schedule.
Minimum requirements:
- Previous experience in a DTP or prepress role.
- Excellent Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Experience within the label, packaging or commercial print industry is highly advantageous.
- A qualification in Graphic Design, DTP or Prepress will be advantageous
Posted on 24 Jul 09:10, Closing date 22 Sep
