Job description

Boutique investor and stakeholder communications agency in Hyde Park is seeking a senior typesetter/layout/DTP specialist with experience in annual report and other stakeholder communications, design implementation, typesetting, layout and finished art.

This individual will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:

• Working on established brands and implementing them across multiple media and formats.
• Typesetting and implementing designs for annual reports, financial results, presentations, brochures, corporate identities, presence branding and other corporate communications.
• Taking briefs from DTP manager, project manager, creative director or clients.
• Being adept at following design instructions according to brief.
• Taking projects from client-approved concept to final artwork.
• Being able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Delivering all work timeously, according to deadlines.
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work.
• Quality control all typesetting and DTP before delivering/presenting to DTP manager, creative director and to client.
• Performing author’s corrections and design/layout adjustments as needed.
• Interpreting the client’s business needs and developing suitable solutions to fit their requirements.
• Working both independently and with other members of the team.
• Being able to work on multiple streams of work at once is crucial.
• Having confidence to present and explain ideas to colleagues.
• Resolving work briefs by gathering information and data through research and in consultation with DTP manager and Creative Director.
• Using innovation to redefine a work brief within the constraints of cost and time.
• Having strong computer skills: keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design and DTP applications such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop — additional graphics software experience is an advantage.
• Keeping up to date with international corporate communications trends and applying that knowledge.

Company Description

We are a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated experts, offering comprehensive authorship, communications and design services from our studio in Hyde Park, Johannesburg.

Requirements

Qualification and experience:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in typesetting, layout, DTP and finished art (Note: we will not consider any CVs with less than five years’ experience).
• References to be provided.
• Extremely proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat. Must have advanced knowledge of typography, headings hierarchy, style sheets, tables, graphs, data visualisation, infographics and other information design.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Being extremely proficient in PowerPoint will be an added advantage.
• Superior knowledge of printing processes and production.

We invite applications from candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Valid driver’s licence, with own reliable vehicle — is a must.
• Responsible and accountable.
• Self-motivated and passionate.
• Extremely proficient in typesetting, layout, design implementation and finished art.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Have a collaborative approach and the ability to problem-solve and think quickly and strategically.
• Work overtime when required.
• Creative and original.
• Able to work quickly without compromising on the quality of workmanship.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Work well in a team or alone.
• Career-driven outlook.
• Good interpersonal and time management skills.

To apply – please submit the following: 

1. Your CV indicating current account/sectors previously worked 
2. A cover letter indicating your notice period, if applicable
3. Salary expectation

Start date: from mid-January 2020

• Important: Send your CV application via email only to:
• Please do not cc anyone else in the company and please do not contact us telephonically.
• Should you not receive a response within seven days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Posted on 29 Nov 12:15

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Job description

Full management of a large warehouse/paper store. Duties will include dealing with quotations, issuing of stock, management of paper supplies and consumables, client liaison and inventory control. Senior level role.

To start in 2020

Requirements

Qualified and experienced Warehouse Supervisor/Storeman with experience gained in the print/packaging manufacturing sectors.
Good working knowledge of paper, print supplies and consumables, Work Tickets, print production
Advanced MS Office
Own transport
Valid license

Posted on 27 Nov 14:51

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