Minimum requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years DTP workflow experience
• Experience working with design software (Corel/Illustrator/Preps/Prinergy and Pit stop)
• Experience working in a commercial print environment
• Knowledge of print machinery
• Competent in MS Office products

Operations:

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of DTP operators and graphic designers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of print-ready files.
• Oversee and assign DTP tasks, ensuring workload balance and meeting client deadlines.
• Act as a point of contact for internal teams (sales, production, etc.) and clients, addressing any queries or adjustments related to design files or prepress processes.
• Ensure all design files are formatted correctly for print production, adhering to print standards and client specifications.
• Maintain the quality control process, ensuring all proofs are thoroughly reviewed and meet the highest standards.
• Collaborate with the design team to provide creative direction and feedback, offering solutions to technical challenges.
• Monitor and report on the team’s performance, offering support and development opportunities to team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in the prepress and DTP processes.
• Implement and maintain the best practices for file management, archiving, and version control.
• Oversee and ensure that all software, tools, and equipment are up to date and functional.
• Support the training and development of new team members to maintain operational efficiency.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and technologies to ensure the department’s capabilities remain competitive.
• Understanding of dies, embossing, and foiling techniques.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail, with a keen eye for quality and consistency.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and offer practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and creative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Skills and competencies:

• Must be result driven
• Problem-solving skills
• Must have a strong sense of accountability
• Must be innovative, pro-active and a strategic thinker
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills