Prepress DTP Operator

Recruiter:

Time Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT004171/Jol

Date posted:

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Location:

Montague Gardens, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Do you have a minimum of 5 years prepress DTP Operator experience in the Flexographic industry?

Our Cape Town client in Montague Gardens requires someone who pays attention to detail when preparing digital files for Flexographic printing. Making sure images are formatted correctly, colours are accurate, checking layouts etc.

Solid experience in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is ESSENTIAL for this role.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

Matric, and prepress DTP operator experience
Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop experience COMPULSORY
Flexographic printing industry experience advantageous
Ability to carry out repro work (against media specs), layout, image editing and retouching
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, precise, and a 'can do' attitude
Independent worker, highly organised with ability to work under pressure
Able to work overtime if needed, to meet deadlines

DUTIES

Prepare files for print
Take files from graphic designer, affect necessary client changes and roll out various sizes from one design handover
Artwork resizing, image-retouching, layout, PDF creation, vector retracing of elements etc.
Daily responsibility for checking the correctness of one's entire work portfolio
Carrying out repro work (against media specs), layout, image editing and retouching
Create digital proofs for client approval, checking for errors in text, images, and layout before printing
Generate final print-ready files in the required format for the printing press
Managing multiple assignments daily
Working strictly according to client brand guidelines and keeping up to date with changes
Continually working with excellent attention to detail

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience

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