Senior DTP Operator – Large-Format Printing

The Fire Tree Design Company; Durban; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Tree Design Company in Riverhorse Valley, Durban, seeks an experienced DTP Operator to join a busy large-format printing and signage team. You will prepare artwork for production, ensuring accuracy for banners, decals, signs and related products.

The ideal candidate has hands-on DTP/pre-press experience, proficiency with CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Suite, and a keen eye for print-ready artwork, colours, bleeds, and sizing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DTP Operator in a printing, signage or large-format production environment.
• Strong working knowledge of CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop) and both Mac and Windows.
• Excellent understanding of print-ready artwork and pre-press requirements.
• Experience preparing artwork for large-format digital printing, vinyl cutting, signage, banners and decals.
• Ability to set up bleeds, crop marks, colour profiles and correct finish sizes.
• Ability to check client artwork and identify potential production problems before printing.
• Resizing, adapting and correcting artwork for different applications.
• Good understanding of CMYK, Pantone and colour matching.
• Attention to measurements, scaling, spelling and detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare artwork for large-format printing and related products.
• Set up bleeds, crop marks, colour profiles and finished sizes.
• Check supplied artwork for production readiness and flag issues.
• Resize and adapt existing artwork for different applications.
• Collaborate with sales, production and installation teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

DTP / Pre-press

Attention to detail

Print production knowledge

Time management

Communication

Tools

CorelDRAW

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Mac & Windows proficiency

Job description

The Fire Tree Design Company in Riverhorse Valley, Durban, seeks an experienced DTP Operator to join a busy large-format printing and signage team. You will prepare artwork for production, ensuring accuracy for banners, decals, signs and related products.

The ideal candidate has hands-on DTP/pre-press experience, proficiency with CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Suite, and a keen eye for print-ready artwork, colours, bleeds, and sizing.