About this role
DTP Operator / Repro Artist
Modderfontein, Johannesburg
Work Environment: Onsite
Join a fast-paced retail production environment where precision, creativity, and technical excellence come together to deliver high-quality print and digital advertising material.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly detail-oriented DTP Operator / Repro Artist to produce accurate, repro-ready artwork that supports exceptional final output while minimising risk, turnaround time, and production costs.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven retail environment, has a strong understanding of print production workflows, and enjoys working with high-volume retail campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
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Produce technically accurate and high-quality artwork in line with briefs and allocated timelines
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Ensure seamless and accurate integration of jobs from RMS into Adobe InDesign
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Identify, troubleshoot, and escalate layout, retouching, quality, or briefing issues when required
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Follow RMS workflow and sign-off procedures before final production and distribution
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Maintain organised backup records and archive approved artwork within the RMS Guardbook system
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Support the smooth delivery of retail advertising material across various production channels
What We're Looking For
Relevant tertiary qualification
3–4 years' experience within a fast-paced retail or production environment
Strong retail layout and artwork production experience
Excellent understanding of the print repro and production process
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly:
Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects
Mac OSX literate
Strong technical accuracy and quality control capabilities
Key Attributes
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Proactive problem-solving mindset
Strong team collaboration and workflow discipline
Why Join?
Work with a respected leader in retail and digital solutions
Exposure to high-volume national retail campaigns
Collaborative, fast-paced production environment
Opportunity to sharpen your technical and creative production expertise
If you're passionate about producing high-quality retail artwork and enjoy working in a precision-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.