Job Description

DTP Operator

Job Responsibilities:

Create and produce a variety of high-quality communication materials that incorporate text and graphic images.

• Edit graphics, such as photographs or illustrations,
• Import text and graphics into publishing software.
• Integrate images and text to create cohesive pages,
• Adjust text properties, such as size, column width, and spacing,
• Revise layouts and make corrections as necessary.
• Submit or upload final files for printing or online publishing and digital.
• Should be an expert in apps like Photoshop & Illustrator.
• Expert in color correction & photo manipulation.
• Expert in using shortcut keys in Photoshop & illustrator.

Perquisites:

• Should have hands-on experience in Adobe in Design, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Should have hands-on experience in typesetting, adaptations of digital marketing creative’s, page layouts for reports and catalogs, and image correction or manipulation.
• Knowledge of Grids and Guidelines.
• Layout sensitivity & knowledge of Fonts.
• Excellent designing skills, especially with design and photo-editing software.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on a timely basis.
• Knowledge of publishing with regard to the specification of page size, binding and cutting area (Trim and Bleeds), and processing formats for color printing.
• Work methodically and pay attention to detail.
• Should have previous experience in Typing.
• Creative & confident DTP operator preferably from a textbook publishing/printing firm.
• Should have hands-on experience with PDF corrections.
• Should have hands-on experience in typesetting, Layout, designing of inside text pages, and cover designs for textbook publishing.
• Should understand and be able to perform text/picture corrections on PDF files in case open files are not available.
• Work experience from any textbook publishing firm or graphic design agency would be preferable.
• Should be resourceful to arrange the software/fonts for some critical corrections from the internet.
• The candidate should have 1- 5 years of experience in Graphics Designing. He/she must be a graduate or above.