for print or digital distribution, ensuring it meets technical, visual, and production specifications.
Key Responsibilities
1. File Preparation & Layout
Receive design briefs, customer logos, or mockups (often from sales, designers, or clients)
Create layouts according to specific templates (e.g., umbrella panels, banners, packaging)
Ensure proper
placement, scale, and alignment
of elements
2. Colour & Print Accuracy
Convert artwork into the correct
colour format (CMYK, Pantone, RGB)
for the print process
Adjust colours for fabric types, substrates, or ink limitations
Conduct test prints or soft proofs for review
3. Typography & Text Handling
Format product names, taglines, instructions, or technical text
Ensure fonts are embedded or outlined correctly
Correct spelling and spacing issues before print
4. Pre-Press Checks
Set correct
bleed, crop marks, margins, and resolution
Check for missing images, font errors, or low-res graphics
Flatten layers or convert files as needed (e.g., PDF, TIFF, AI, EPS)
5. Production Coordination
Send final approved files to printers or RIP software (Raster Image Processor)
Save and organize files per job number or order
Work closely with printing teams, cutters, and finishers to avoid errors
6. Quality Control
Review printed output to compare against digital file
Flag any issues with registration, blurring, or color shifting
Tools Commonly Used
Adobe Illustrator
- vector layout & design
Adobe Photoshop
- image correction & mockups
CorelDRAW
(depending on the company/region)
InDesign
(for multi-page or typographic-heavy layouts)
RIP Software
(like ONYX, Caldera, Ergosoft)
DTP operator may specifically:
Prepare
canvas panel prints
for umbrellas
Set up
repeating patterns or logo placements
Ensure
color matching
on fabric types
Align printing files to cutting templates or stitching guidelines
Liaise with digital printers and screen printers to avoid production errors
Large Format Printer operation
This role is for an experienced DTP operator with Large Format Printer operator experience.
You will be expected to be the printer operator and DTP operator
Kind Regards
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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