DTP Manager, Cape Town

Minimum of 6 years experience in Packaging Desktop Publishing (desirable in retail/FMCG marketing), with at least 3 years experience in graphicdesign 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 artworksTo 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 designersTo 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 entitiesTo 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 packagedartworksTo provide a strong support base to Packaging Creative Head to maintain brand consistency and set high design standards across The CompanyPrivateLabel.

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