Mid-weight DTP operators

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design agency is seeking skilled and detail-oriented Mid-weight DTP Operators to join their team in South Africa. The ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience, proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, and strong skills in print production processes. Responsibilities include preparing and finalizing artwork for various media, ensuring accuracy and meeting tight deadlines. A portfolio is required to showcase previous work in desktop publishing. The role is based in Durban and Cape Town.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven experience as a DTP Operator in an agency, publishing, or corporate environment.
• Excellent understanding of print production processes and standards.
• A portfolio showcasing DTP or artwork preparation work is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and finalise artwork across various media (print & digital).
• Quality-check final artwork before handoff to printers or clients.
• Manage workflow efficiently to meet tight deadlines and multiple deliverables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for skilled and detail-oriented Mid-weight DTP (Desktop Publishing) Operators to join our team in Cape Town and Durban. As a DTP Operator, you will play a critical role in preparing layouts and artwork for print and digital production, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high-quality output in line with brand and client guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and finalise artwork across various media (print & digital)

• Ensure all work meets technical production specifications

• Perform layout corrections, versioning, and updates to existing files

• Maintain consistency in layout, typography, and colour accuracy

• Work collaboratively with designers, traffic managers, and production teams

• Manage workflow efficiently to meet tight deadlines and multiple deliverables

• Pre-flight files and prepare print-ready documents

• Quality-check final artwork before handoff to printers or clients

Requirements

• 3-5 years of proven experience as a DTP Operator in an agency, publishing, or corporate environment

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)

• Strong understanding of print production processes and standards

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong time management and communication skills

• A portfolio showcasing DTP or artwork preparation work is required

Bonus Skills (Advantageous)

• Experience with digital publishing tools or web-ready artwork

• Knowledge of packaging design or retail POS artwork

• Familiarity with pre-press, colour management, and proofing processes