Graphic designers

VACANCY: GRAPHIC DESIGNER / DTP OPERATOR

Colour Magic Printing is looking for an experienced Graphic Designer/DTP Operator to join our team in Robertville, Florida, Johannesburg.

The successful candidate must have practical experience in the commercial printing industry and be able to prepare accurate, print-ready artwork for both lithographic and digital printing.

Key responsibilities:

• Creating and adjusting artwork according to customer requirements
• Preparing print-ready files for lithographic and digital production
• Checking artwork for correct sizes, bleed, colour, fonts and image quality
• Preflighting, imposing and proofing jobs before production
• Following work-ticket instructions and meeting production deadlines
• Communicating clearly with customers, estimators and the production team
• Managing and prioritising multiple jobs in a busy printing environment

Requirements:

• Previous DTP or pre-press experience within the printing industry
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat
• Sound knowledge of CMYK, spot colours, bleed, trapping and imposition
• Strong attention to detail and excellent proofing skills
• Ability to work independently, accurately and under pressure
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Reliable transport to Robertville, Florida
• Experience with packaging artwork will be advantageous

This is an on-site position and is not suitable for remote work.

To apply, please email your CV, portfolio, salary expectation and availability to [insert email address].

Please use “Graphic Designer/DTP Operator Application” as the email subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R10 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person