Desktop Publishing (DTP) Artist

PACKAGING HUB (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local printing company in Singapore is looking for a DTP Artist to ensure high-quality artworks while meeting customer expectations. You will perform meticulous checks on files and provide solutions to artwork-related issues. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in offset printing and proficiency in Adobe software. Immediate availability and knowledge of Chinese are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience as a DTP Artist in Offset Printing.
• Proficient in checking and editing artworks.
• Able to start work immediately is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure files meet in-house standards.
• Perform quality checks on artworks and proofs.
• Provide solutions for customer-related artwork problems.

Skills

DTP skills

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Chinese (reading and writing)

Tools

Microsoft Office Software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensure files received from customers meet in-house standards.
• Meticulous/quality check on artworks, amendments and colour proof.
• Understanding customer’s needs and meet/or exceed customer’s expectations.
• Provide solutions to customer’s on artworks related problems.
• Responsible to follow up with customer for ongoing jobs and deadline.
• Prepare all necessary documentation, work on the readiness for print feasibility files, casting of plates and ensuring images are correct before going to press
• Be organised and responsible in safe keeping of all files in both physical & digital form in relation to artwork and other materials provided for each job

Requirements

• Able to start work immediately is a plus.
• Able to read and write in Chinese to liaise with overseas counterparts.
• At least 2 years of relevant of working experience as DTP Artist in Offset Printing.
• Proficient in DTP skills on checking and editing artworks.
• Proficient in using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
• Experience in Microsoft Office Software
• Able to work independently with little to no guidance.
• Knowledge on colour separations is a plus.