DTP Team Leader - Umhlanga

SplashOut has an exciting opportunity available for a DTP Team Leader to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. The successful incumbent will oversee and manage a dynamic team of graphic designers and prepress operators within our print company. This individual will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the DTP department, ensuring the efficient and high-quality execution of client projects, and ensuring that all design files are ready for printing according to technical specifications. The DTP Team Leader will also play a key role in optimizing workflows, maintaining high standards, and fostering a collaborative and creative environment.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years DTP workflow experience
• Experience working with design software (Corel/Illustrator/Preps/Prinergy and Pit stop)
• Experience working in a commercial print environment
• Knowledge of print machinery
• Competent in MS Office products

Operations

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of DTP operators and graphic designers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of print-ready files.
• Oversee and assign DTP tasks, ensuring workload balance and meeting client deadlines.
• Act as a point of contact for internal teams (sales, production, etc.) and clients, addressing any queries or adjustments related to design files or prepress processes.
• Ensure all design files are formatted correctly for print production, adhering to print standards and client specifications.
• Maintain the quality control process, ensuring all proofs are thoroughly reviewed and meet the highest standards.
• Collaborate with the design team to provide creative direction and feedback, offering solutions to technical challenges.
• Monitor and report on the team's performance, offering support and development opportunities to team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in the prepress and DTP processes.
• Implement and maintain the best practices for file management, archiving, and version control.
• Oversee and ensure that all software, tools, and equipment are up to date and functional.
• Support the training and development of new team members to maintain operational efficiency.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and technologies to ensure the department’s capabilities remain competitive.
• Understanding of dies, embossing, and foiling techniques.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, with a keen eye for quality and consistency.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and offer practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and creative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Skills And Competencies

• Must be result driven
• Problem-solving skills
• Must have a strong sense of accountability
• Must be innovative, pro-active and a strategic thinker
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

Please note that only team members who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.