DTP Manager

Minimum Requirements

Matric (Grade 12)
Minimum of 6 years experience in Packaging Desktop Publishing (desirable in retail/FMCG marketing), with at least 3 years experience in graphic design

Responsibilities

To oversee and manage all Packaging DTP Operators
To ensure style guides, business processes, daily deliverables and technical industry standards are met with precision
To ensure that all checks are 100% accurate against style guides
To ensure thorough and meticulous repro checking all internal and external artwork ensuring accuracy of all final print ready artworks
To sign off on printers proofs
To advise on cost-effective print specs and print formats
To ensure the delivery of artwork according to the critical path and deadlines
To ensure all design disciplines are followed i.e. line rules, image corrections, retouching and final art checks
To review and edit text, graphics, or other materials created by writers and designers
To check page proofs and artwork to eliminate errors and make sure that the design looks right
To ensure and support the final artwork branding elements and packaging
To ensure interpretation and alignment to all briefs whilst maintaining the Company brand consistency
To ensure the rollout the of all artwork and packaging into the entities
To deliver specified outcomes and provide others with expert advice while working within established brand programs and briefs
To deliver on final mock-ups Management skills per brief, per sku, before final artworks are sent to print
To maintain the Packaging Server archives, filing all artwork in a systematic, easy-to-navigate way and saving all external supplier final packaged artworks
To provide a strong support base to Packaging Creative Head to maintain brand consistency and set high design standards across The Company Private Label.