Prepress DTP Operator

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

• 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