Senior DTP Operator - Large-Format Printing & Signage

The Fire Tree Design Company (Pty) Ltd.; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Tree Design Company (Pty) Ltd. in Riverhorse Valley, Durban, is seeking an experienced DTP Operator to join our busy large-format printing and signage team. You will prepare artwork for production and manage timelines to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.

Candidates must have proven hands-on experience in printing and signage, with strong CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Suite skills, and the ability to set up bleeds, crop marks, colour profiles, and resolutions for various substrates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DTP Operator in printing or signage.
• Strong knowledge of CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of print-ready artwork and pre-press requirements.
• Experience preparing artwork for large-format printing, vinyl cutting, signage, banners, posters and decals.
• Ability to correctly set up bleeds, crop marks, colour profiles, resolution and finished sizes.
• Accurate with measurements and scaling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare artwork for production and ensure accuracy for printing and signage.
• Check supplied client artwork and identify potential production problems before printing.
• Collaborate with sales, production and installation teams to meet timelines.
• Manage multiple jobs and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

DTP & pre-press

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

CorelDRAW

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Mac & Windows

Job description

The Fire Tree Design Company (Pty) Ltd. in Riverhorse Valley, Durban, is seeking an experienced DTP Operator to join our busy large-format printing and signage team. You will prepare artwork for production and manage timelines to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.

Candidates must have proven hands-on experience in printing and signage, with strong CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Suite skills, and the ability to set up bleeds, crop marks, colour profiles, and resolutions for various substrates.