Senior DTP Operator/Finished artist (Fixed-Term Contract)
Listing reference: click_021277
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 3 December 2025
Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Other: Media, Advertising, PR and Publishing
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Clicks Group
Introduction
We are currently looking for a Senior DTP/Finished artist candidate for our design department with the appropriate design experience and skill set.
Job description
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ability to check/Prep the layout for print-readiness
- Ability to create print-ready PDFs Requirements
- Meticulous attention to detail & ability to problem solve in a challenging retail environment
- Co-ordinate with Client service, Production and printers where required
- Efficiently manage and check own artwork
- Back up work sent to print to the archive
- Interpreting of briefs to the brief objectives
- Layout and design with the ability to carry a project from Inception to completion
- Ensure consistency of all Layout and design material to brand guidelines
- Provide support to line manager
Minimum requirements
Requirements
- Appropriate Degree or qualification
- 5 years experience in Finished art/Repro role within a reputable agency
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop)
- Meticulous, precise, Fast and efficient
- Able to cope well under pressure
- Multitask and deadline driven
- Retail layout experience is beneficial
- Strong layout skills
- Manage self and work within a team
- Retouching ability
Essential Competencies:
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
- Presenting and Communicating Information
- Creating and Innovating
- Planning and Organising
- Working with People
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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