DTP Manager

Minimum of 6 years experience in Packaging Desktop Publishing (desirable in retail/FMCG marketing), with at least 3 years experience in graphic design

• 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 artworks
• To 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 designers
• To 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 entities
• To 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 packagedartworks
• To provide a strong support base to Packaging Creative Head to maintain brand consistency and set high design standards across The Company Private Label .