DTP Operator

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund 15% of CTC from a known

Medical aid affiliation with Discovery

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd in Modderfontein, Johannesburg, invites a detail-oriented DTP Operator / Repro Artist to produce accurate artwork for high-volume retail campaigns. You will handle repro-ready outputs, ensure RMS integration with InDesign, and maintain quality while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and After Effects on Mac OSX, plus a relevant tertiary qualification and 3–4 years of experience, are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in a fast-paced retail or production environment.
• Strong understanding of print repro and production process.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and After Effects.

Responsibilities

• Produce technically accurate and high-quality artwork in line with briefs and allocated timelines.
• Ensure seamless integration of jobs from RMS into Adobe InDesign.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and highlight layout, retouching, quality, or briefing issues when required.
• Follow RMS workflow and sign-off procedures before final production and distribution.
• Maintain organised backup records and archive approved artwork within the RMS Guardbook system.
• Support the smooth delivery of retail advertising material across production channels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Modderfontein, Johannesburg
Work Environment: Onsite

Join a fast-paced retail production environment where precision, creativity, and technical excellence come together to deliver high-quality print and digital advertising material.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly detail-oriented DTP Operator / Repro Artist to produce accurate, repro-ready artwork that supports exceptional final output while minimising risk, turnaround time, and production costs.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven retail environment, has a strong understanding of print production workflows, and enjoys working with high-volume retail campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce technically accurate and high-quality artwork in line with briefs and allocated timelines
• Ensure seamless and accurate integration of jobs from RMS into Adobe InDesign
• Identify, troubleshoot, and highlight layout, retouching, quality, or briefing issues when required
• Follow RMS workflow and sign-off procedures before final production and distribution
• Maintain organised backup records and archive approved artwork within the RMS Guardbook system
• Support the smooth delivery of retail advertising material across various production channels

What We're Looking For

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• 3–4 years' experience within a fast-paced retail or production environment
• Strong retail layout and artwork production experience
• Excellent understanding of the print repro and production process
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly:
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe After Effects
• Mac OSX literate
• Strong technical accuracy and quality control capabilities

Key Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proactive problem-solving mindset
• Strong team collaboration and workflow discipline

Why Join?

• Work with a respected leader in retail and digital solutions
• Exposure to high-volume national retail campaigns
• Collaborative, fast-paced production environment
• Opportunity to sharpen your technical and creative production expertise

Salary is Cost to Company:

• Compulsory provident fund with Alexander Forbes, set at 15% of CTC.
• Medical aid is optional, but we are affiliated with Discovery medical aid.