Finished Artist
The Senior Finished Art / DTP Operator plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless execution of shopper marketing solutions, aligning with the company’s mission and vision. Their day involves preparing and formatting designs for high-quality printing, ensuring every visual element is production-ready. They collaborate closely with the creative and design teams to maintain brand consistency across all marketing materials and in-store displays. A key part of the role is adapting and refining layouts to fit various promotional formats, ensuring materials are visually appealing and on-brand. They meticulously check and finalize files, ensuring they meet the technical requirements for printers and production, avoiding costly errors. Reporting to the Production Manager, they provide the final quality check, bridging creative concepts with flawless execution. Their precision ensures that every campaign is delivered at the highest standard, contributing to the company’s success as a leader in innovative shopper marketing solutions.
About this position
Budget: R36 000 - R45 000 per month
Location: Gardens, Cape Town
Working Environment: Hybrid
Preferred Candidate: EE (this is in line with the companies internal policy)
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure all designs are prepared and formatted for high-quality printing.
- Optimize artwork resolution, color modes, and sizes for flawless print results.
- Follow printer specifications to avoid delays and ensure smooth production.
- Prepare print-ready PDFs with correct bleed, crop marks, and registration.
- Maintain brand consistency across all shopper marketing materials and displays.
- Ensure all materials align with brand guidelines across campaigns and formats.
- Collaborate with designers to maintain a cohesive look and feel.
- Review assets to ensure accurate logos, colors, and typography use
- Adapt and refine layouts for various in-store and promotional material
- Tailor designs to suit different store formats and promotional needs.
- Adjust layouts for compatibility across digital and physical displays.
- Revise designs to enhance visual appeal and customer engagement.
- Conduct thorough pre-flight checks to avoid file errors.
- Confirm all production files match the size, bleed, and color requirements.
- Communicate with printers to address any technical issues proactively.
Software Requirements & Skills:
- Adobe Suite
- Magnetic (beneficial but will be trained)
- Retouching
- Colour Proofing
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