FIELD DTP OPERATOR (RETAIL LAYOUT ARTIST)

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd in La Lucia, Durban, seeks a FIELD DTP OPERATOR (RETAIL LAYOUT ARTIST) to ensure artwork is brand-compliant and print-ready. You’ll work on-site, delivering accurate layouts that meet client briefs and turnaround times.

Requires a relevant tertiary DTP qualification, 2–3 years’ experience in DTP/retail leaflet layout, strong Mac proficiency, and solid knowledge of printing workflows. Proficiency with DTP software is essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in DTP
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in DTP design/layout
• Solid understanding of the printing industry
• Strong retail leaflet layout experience (essential)
• Proficient on Apple Mac platform
• Working knowledge of DTP software packages

Responsibilities

• Ensure artwork is visually appealing
• Meet turnaround times for proofs and delivery to clients
• Maintain and uphold the client's brand integrity at all times
• Follow client and management instructions to exceed expectations
• Analyse, identify, and communicate potential print issues to the technical team or repro supervisor

Skills

DTP design

Layout artistry

Brand compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification in DTP

Tools

DTP software

Apple Mac

Job description

FIELD DTP OPERATOR (RETAIL LAYOUT ARTIST)

About the job FIELD DTP OPERATOR (RETAIL LAYOUT ARTIST)

CORE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Our client is seeking a strong Retail Layout Artist / Field DTP Operator to be based on-site at their offices in La Lucia. You would need to ensure artwork is visually appealing, aligned with brand specifications, and print-ready according to technical and client briefing requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Ensure high accuracy in all artwork produced

Meet turnaround times for proofs and delivery to clients

Maintain and uphold the client's brand integrity at all times

Follow client and management instructions to exceed expectations

Analyse, identify, and communicate potential print issues to the technical team or repro supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Relevant tertiary qualification in DTP

Minimum 2–3 years' experience in DTP design/layout

Solid understanding of the printing industry

Strong retail leaflet layout experience (essential)

Proficient on Apple Mac platform

Working knowledge of DTP software packages