DTP Operator (Packaging) FTC

Listing reference: click_019365

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 4 March 2025

Position Summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Marketing Management

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About Our Company

Clicks Group

Introduction

To provide finished artwork for packaging design, ensuring accurate implementation of brand guides and approved design concepts and to ensuring that they are 100% print-ready.

Job Description

1. Deliver on roll out packaging artwork in line with our 18 month & Christmas plans.
2. Maintain brand consistency and Corporate identity in line with relevant marketing strategies by adhering to guidelines.
3. Be aware of the status of work in progress at all times to ensure deadlines are met.
4. Work closely/collaboratively within own team as well as Traffic, Client Services and the Client to ensure a smooth workflow and delivery of work while ensuring the creative brief is attained.
5. Effectively communicate with traffic and print production to ensure timeous delivery of brief from concept to in-store.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

1. 3 year diploma in Graphic Design.
2. Essential: Min CC (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat).
3. Essential: Min 3 - 5 years’ experience in packaging design.
4. Desirable: Experience in DTP and Packaging design.

Skills, Abilities And Job Related Knowledge

1. Mac operating system, Adobe CS6, Finished Art and repro.
2. Strong Photoshop retouching ability advantageous.
3. Organisation and Communication Skills.
4. Multi-tasking ability.
5. Ability to work under pressure.
6. Ability to work quickly and accurately.
7. Working knowledge of print processes.
8. Meticulous accuracy.
9. Adhering to deadlines.
10. Managing own work value.

Essential Competencies

1. Applying Expertise and Technology.
2. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.
3. Communicating Information.
4. Deadline driven.
5. Must be a team player who enjoys working with people with a keen willingness to take ownership of each project.

We regret that not all applicants will be interviewed. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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