Job 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.xc2xb7working to a design brief from the client or designer
xc2xb7using DTP software (Adobe Suite, especially InDesign) to produce a layout for each page of the publication
xc2xb7Using internal systems; workbook to action briefs, communication, timesheets
xc2xb7Using RMS to fully complete all DTP work - no manual changes unless communicated and flagged
xc2xb7Meeting required deadlines, tight turn arounds
xc2xb7Fully understanding and adhering to DTP processes and systems for communication, circulation, FA checks and disking
xc2xb7Understanding the full FA check list and adhering to this at all times, making sure each job has gone through the Fa check list.
xc2xb7selecting formatting, such as the size and style of type, column width and spacing
xc2xb7selecting and checking colours
xc2xb7Excellent attention to detailSkills/Attributes:xc2xb7Attention to Detail- job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
xc2xb7Excellent communication and organisational skills
xc2xb7Dependability- job requires being reliable, responsible, dependable and fulfilling obligations
xc2xb7Initiative- job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges, working long hours
xc2xb7Works well under pressure, can take instructions, work independently and with other resources
xc2xb7They need to be flexible, motivated and willing to go the extra mile
xc2xb7They need to be able to work over and above the normal working hours from time to time
xc2xb7Excellent time management and organizational skills
xc2xb7Solutions Driven
xc2xb7Logical Thinker
xc2xb7Attention to detail
xc2xb7Strong spoken & written communication
xc2xb7Calm under pressure, yet a sense of urgency
xc2xb7Ability to multi-taskMinimum Relevant Experience required:xc2xb7Relevant years experience in DTP Art Direction
xc2xb7Experience in working within a live retail environment would be advantageous
xc2xb7Understanding pressuresMinimum Education requirements:
xc2xb7Diploma in Art Direction- highly advantageous but not essential
xc2xb7Relevant Adobe software
xc2xb7Mac knowledge

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