Job title: DTP Art Director (contract)Company: 99 CentsJob description:A desktop publishing artist is a skilled DTP Art Director, responsible for translating the templatized work of creative art directors, populating a price and product layout against a brief and finalizing it into print and digital files.Working to a design brief from the client or designer.Using DTP software (Adobe Suite, especially InDesign) to produce a layout for each page of the publication.Using internal systems; workbook to action briefs, communication, timesheets.Using RMS to fully complete all DTP work – no manual changes unless communicated and flagged.Meeting required deadlines, tight turnarounds.Fully understanding and adhering to DTP processes and systems for communication, circulation, FA checks, and disking.Understanding the full FA checklist and adhering to this at all times, making sure each job has gone through the FA checklist.Selecting formatting, such as the size and style of type, column width, and spacing.Selecting and checking colors.Excellent attention to detail.Skills/Attributes:Attention to Detail - job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.Excellent communication and organizational skills.Dependability - job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.Initiative - job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges, working long hours.Works well under pressure, can take instructions, work independently and with other resources.Flexible, motivated, and willing to go the extra mile.Ability to work over and above the normal working hours from time to time.Excellent time management and organizational skills.Solutions Driven.Logical Thinker.Attention to detail.Strong spoken & written communication.Calm under pressure, yet a sense of urgency.Ability to multi-task.Minimum Relevant Experience required:Relevant years of experience in DTP Art Direction.Experience in working within a live retail environment would be advantageous.Understanding pressures.Minimum Education requirements:Diploma in Art Direction - highly advantageous but not essential.Relevant Adobe software.Mac knowledge.Expected salary:Location: Cape Town, Western CapeJob posting date: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:16:17 GMTApply for the job now!
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