Digital Dtp Designer

Bedfordview, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Sherbet Agency is a leading marketing and advertising agency based in Bedfordview, delivering innovative and results-driven creative solutions for brands across multiple digital channels. We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly skilled Digital DTP Designer to join our team. If you have a strong technical understanding of digital layouts, exceptional accuracy, and a passion for creating high-quality digital content, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview

As a Digital DTP Designer, you will be responsible for transforming digital design concepts into final, platform-ready artwork. You will work closely with the creative and client service teams to prepare digital assets for social media, paid advertising, presentations, and more. This role requires is for a high performer that thrives in a fast-paced digital production work environment and consistently produces assets that are tailored to platform requirements.



Key Responsibilities:



Create and format visually compelling digital assets.

Ensure all digital outputs align with brand guidelines and visual standards.

Resize and adapt existing artwork into new formats based on platform specifications.

Prepare artwork according to specific digital channel requirements (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).

Ensure correct dimensions, aspect ratios, resolution, and export settings for each platform.

Retouch, deep-etch, and enhance images for digital use.

Perform colour grading, cleanups, and digital optimisation techniques to maintain visual consistency.

Work closely with designers, content creators, strategists, and the Art Director to execute briefs accurately.

Implement feedback quickly and maintain high communication throughout each stage of production.

Support the creative team with digital versions of design concepts during campaigns.

Organise and maintain digital assets, ensuring easy access across teams.

Upload all project files on SharePoint and ensure they are well-labelled, and up to date.

Review all digital artwork for accuracy in spacing, legibility, colour, alignment, resolution, and platform compliance.

Perform thorough checks to ensure error-free deliverables before upload or distribution.

Assist the creative team with digital campaign rollouts by preparing final assets.Support internal teams with digital presentations, visual documentation, and updates to brand templates.

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

Qualification:

Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Desktop Publishing, or similar.

Experience:

2-5 years digital design, DTP, or digital production experience in an agency or digital-first environment.

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), excellent understanding of digital layout, typography, and colour for screen.

Technology and Tools:

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe Creative Cloud, knowledge of digital specs across major platforms. Proficiency in project management software and tools, preferably Monday.com

Advantageous:

Experience with basic motion graphics (e.g., After Effects), simple video editing, or email layout (HTML basics).

Inherent:

No criminal record.

Qualities:

Exceptional attention to detail; strong time management; deadline-driven; ability to work under pressure;g ood communication skills; a collaborative mindset.

Please send your CV and portfolio to luyanda@sherbetagency.com

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1614042
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bedfordview, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned