DTP Operator (Midweight Designer)

Clicks Group Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Clicks Group Limited is seeking a Midweight DTP Designer to bring strong layout and branding skills to our retail team. You will interpret briefs, design leaflets and POS, and ensure brand consistency across all materials.

The role demands a 3-year graphic design qualification, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and 3–5 years of experience in graphic design or DTP/Layout. Retail experience is a plus, and you will collaborate closely with the creative team.

Qualifications

• 3 year diploma in Graphic Design.
• Essential: CC (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat).
• Essential: 3–5 years’ experience in graphic design.
• Desirable: Experience in DTP design.

Responsibilities

• Interpret briefs to the brief objectives.
• Layout and design leaflets and POS from inception to completion.
• Ensure consistency of all layout and design material to brand guidelines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and problem solving in a retail environment.
• Work closely with creative team to develop effective marketing communications.
• Understand the repro (DTP) process.
• Efficiently manage and check own artwork.
• Provide support to line manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Deadline driven

Education

3-year Diploma in Graphic Design

Degree or qualification in Desk Top Publishing

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

We are currently looking for a Midweight DTP Designer with the appropriate design experience and skill set.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Interpreting of briefs to the brief objectives.
• Layout and design leaflets and POS from inception to completion.
• Ensure consistency of all Layout and design material to brand guidelines.
• Meticulous attention to detail & ability to problem solve in a challenging retail environment.
• Work closely with creative team to develop effective marketing communications.
• Understanding of the repro (DTP) process.
• Efficiently manage and check own artwork.
• Provide support to line manager

Qualifications and Experience:

• 3 year diploma in Graphic Design
• Essential: Min CC (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat)
• Essential: Min 3 - 5 years’ experience in graphic design
• Desirable: Experience in DTP design

Requirements

• Appropriate Degree or qualification in Desk Top Publishing
• 3- 5 years experience in DTP/Layout Artist role within a reputable agency
• Retail layout experience is beneficial
• Strong layout skills
• Multitask and deadline driven
• Fast, efficient and Accurate
• Manage self and work within a team
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite 6 (InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop)
• Retouching ability - Advantageous
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Creating and Innovating
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Persuading and Influencing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Working with People
• Planning and Organising

We regret that not all applicants will be interviewed. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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