Job Description

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.
We are committed to the principles of Employment Equity

Skills Required