CJM DTP Designer - Delmas /Midrand

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Gauteng is seeking a DTP Designer. The role involves designing Point of Sale creative, ensuring adherence to DTP standards, and collaborating with teams for high-quality output. Applicants should have a qualification in Graphic Design or DTP and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. Benefits include a market-related salary, medical aid, and provident fund.

Benefits

Market related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a DTP or POS Graphics Designer.
• Experience with POS projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to design print-ready POS materials.

Responsibilities

• Create and roll out POS projects from inception to completion.
• Design layouts for POS displays.
• Ensure designs meet printing standards.
• Collaborate with design and advertising teams.

Skills

Advanced Computer skills

DTP Knowledge

Knowledge of Graphic Design

POS knowledge

Time management

English read and write

Problem-solving

Self-discipline

Initiative

Team player

Education

Grade 12 – Matric

Qualification in Graphic Design or DTP

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies CJM require a DTP Designer at our CJ Marketing in Midrand/Delmas You will be required to design Point of Sale creative and ensure DTP standards are adhered to. Deliver end to end creative designs such as promotions and other marketing requirements and ensure that texts, images, and illustration elements meet the standards for print production. Translate artwork into digital files suitable for printing.

Minimum Requirements

Essential

• Grade 12 – Matric, and a Qualification in Graphic Design or DTP.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Desk Top Publisher (DTP) or Point of Sale (POS) Graphics Designer.

Job Specification

• Create and roll out POS projects from Inception to completion.
• Design layouts for all POS displays (wobblers, shelf talkers, etc.) for promotions and other business requirements.
• Ensure all designs are in-line with the brief and elements meet the design requirements for printing
• Execute print ready POS design for the production team and/or suppliers.
• Follow and adhere to the Dis-Chem Point of Sale CI standards.
• Align all POS creative assigned to Dis-Chem brand by ensuring that the Corporate Identity (CI) is maintained.
• Submit final POS designs/files for quality assurance and printing.
• Execute any brief for DTP work required by the business and its stakeholders which includes but is not limited to the editing of marketing material and graphic designs required by the business.
• Collaborate with Graphic Designers, Advertising Coordinators, Category Buyers, and Category Managers to ensure high quality work.
• Liaise with the Advertising team and/or various business agencies for information required to execute POS design collateral.
• Ensure approval process is adhered to by Line manager and Advertising team.
• Streamline store requests for any POS designs and provide prompt feedback.
• Ensure team members are informed about the different promotions and are in the loop with regards to finalizing them.
• Provide relevant and accurate feedback to team members and management regarding POS designs/displays.
• Update workflow (Click Up) during the publishing process.
• Maintain accurate records of all jobs assigned and progress thereof.
• Ensure all advertising displays and materials are available on the intranet.
• Adhere to project deadlines and inform management in advance if these deadlines won’t be met.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies

Essential

• Advanced Computer skills (Office, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• DTP Knowledge
• Knowledge of Graphic Design
• POS knowledge and industry skills
• Time management
• English read and write
• Be able to identify and solve problems to ensure work is done efficiently
• Self-discipline
• Be willing to learn and share knowledge
• Have and demonstrate initiative
• Team player with good communication skills

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.