Desktop publishing Operator (DTP)

Job Reference Number: SI-1082

Department: Mrk - Oth : Public Relations, CPX

Business Unit:

Industry: Hotel/Catering/Hospitality/Leisure

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

A vacancy for a DTP Operator has becoming available at Sun City Hotel - Marketing Department.

Job Description

Job Purpose

Responsible for evaluating, preparing page layouts, formatting, customising, “PDF’ing”, delivery and back up of custom high-end graphics, bespoke design requests and creative artwork for the business unit, with the aim of ensuring final material is 100% technically correct and ready for print or publishing, in line with Company Corporate Identity standards. Artwork deliverables may include a range of bespoke covers, templates, logos, invites, newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures and art files.

Core & Personal behavioral competencies

• Understand the brief and ensure that all information and files are gathered
• Co-ordinate planning to ensure deadlines are met and prioritise workflow
• Collaborate with Fusion designers and writers to customise artwork or text
• Find and edit graphics, such as photographs or illustrations
• Verify source files and fonts and the conversion of files for print

Technical / Proficiency competencies

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Technical specs, which would include the following:Size - Bleed, trim, type and image area, die traces & die lines
• Colour - CMYK, RGB, black & white, spot colour, varnish, overprinting,knocking out, press compensation
• Format - Jpeg, tiff, pdf, open files, etc.Resolution - Dpi and scale
• Extensive knowledge on retouching
• Computer literacy – MS Office
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to organize visual elements

Job Requirements

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in graphic design, graphic arts, or graphic communications or equivalent

Presentation of an artistic portfolio

Experience

3 years’ experience in DTP

Experience using Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)

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Closing Statement

Sun International is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.”