Job description

Boomtown is currently looking for a designer/DTP operator who is able to execute concepts and roughs from creatives into quality final products to meet/exceed client expectations. 

Key result areas 

• Execution of concepts and roughs from creatives into quality final product
• Preparation of files for print
• Effecting changes via DTP where appropriate
• Adherence, processes, and the meeting of deadlines
• Effective and efficient completion of work. Attention to detail applies in all KPAs

Tasks and responsibilities 

• Accurately prepares files for print and fulfills amendments accurately with attention to detail
• Executes drafts and roughs into quality final product
• Adherence to operating systems and processes
• Maintain consistently high quality finish products
• Ensures that all work is made ready for all areas of repro
• Effectively liaises with suppliers to ensure job requirements and time-frames are met
• Able to effect final changes via DTP where needed
• Able to undertake typesetting, layout of copy and elements, deep etching of images, etc.
• Has knowledge of all DTP creative suites and all relevant software
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of repro
• Collaborates effectively with all departments to ensure we meet client expectations with attention to details and refinement

Company Description

Creativity. It’s not just a word, it’s an ethos, it fuels the energy that drives us as an advertising agency in order to deliver dynamic solutions for our clients.

It’s a collaboration of our strong multi-disciplinary teams that through collective creativity sees the possibilities that others don’t.

At Boomtown, we delve into what drives the modern consumer and move beyond tired, conventional marketing strategies to find innovative, creative, and ultimately effective ways to bring brands to life.

To believe in the ability to see what could be rather than what is, and the knowledge that in each and every one of us, and in each and every project we undertake for our clients, is the ability to achieve what others only dream of,
the realisation of possibility.

Requirements

• First-rate computer skills and knowledge
• Be able to prioritise capacity, work well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Be flexible and able to adapt quickly to new creative briefs
• Work systematically with attention to detail
• Be able to work in a team
• Accuracy, to required standard
• Be able to follow a brief thoroughly and precisely
• A relevant qualification – Two to three years’ design experience
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work with a team
• Apple Mac and related software proficiency is essential

The objective of the role is to prepare final, high res repro-ready artwork and layouts, as well as basic retouching, deep etching, finished art preparation, archiving, back-up, master file management and administration. Ideally, this candidate will need to be proficient in Apple Mac and OSX as well as Adobe Creative Suite 6 (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat).

Posted on 27 Jun 10:42