Experienced DTP Operator

Large Format Printing and Signage | Riverhorse Valley, Durban

We are looking for an experienced and reliable DTP Operator to join our busy large-format printing and signage team.
This position is suited to someone who has proven, hands-on experience in the printing and signage industry and understands how to prepare artwork correctly for production — not simply someone with graphic design experience.

Important: 
This is an experienced position. Applicants must have previous DTP/pre-press experience, preferably within the large-format printing and signage industry.
Please send your CV, examples/portfolio of relevant work, years of experience and current/expected salary when applying.

Minimum requirements:

• Proven experience as a DTP Operator in a printing, signage or large-format production environment
• Strong working knowledge of CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop as well as knowledge of both Mac and Windows
• Excellent understanding of print-ready artwork and pre-press requirements
• Experience preparing artwork for large-format digital printing, vinyl cutting, signage, banners, posters, decals and related products
• Ability to correctly set up bleeds, cut lines, crop marks, colour profiles, resolution and finished sizes
• Ability to check supplied client artwork and identify potential production problems before printing
• Experience resizing, adapting and correcting existing artwork for different applications
• Good understanding of CMYK, Pantone and colour matching
• Ability to work accurately with measurements, dimensions and scaling
• Good spelling and attention to detail
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment and manage multiple jobs and deadlines
• Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with sales, production and installation teams
• Reliable, organised and able to take responsibility for the accuracy of work sent to production

Posted on 08 Sep 13:46, Closing date 30 Oct