DTP Finished Artist

Spur Corporation is a growing multi-brand restaurant franchisor, headquartered in Cape Town. The group currently has seven brands, namely, Spur Steak Ranches, Panarottis Pizza Pasta, John Dory’s Fish Grill Sushi, RocoMamas, The Hussar Grill, Casa Bella and Nikos Coalgrill Greek. In order to retain an exceptional talent pool, the group endeavours to create a great place to work, building a collaborative and innovative performance-based culture which enables each employee to thrive on his or her unique Spur Corporation journey. Spur Corporation’s employees are passionate and purpose-driven people growing great brands. Through their dedicated service and talent, they offer support to the group’s endeavours and operational activities, offering an exceptional return on investment to all its shareholders. A career at Spur Corporation is an opportunity for an employee to nurture, learn, grow, and realise their full potential.

A position has become available in the Marketing Department at the Century City Office, Cape Town for a DTP Finished Artist. We are looking for a skilled meticulous technical individual with a deep understanding of finished art, visual communication, digital, printing and production processes. The role requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to take creative work to finished pre-press and digital states. The desktop publishing artist is responsible for translating a brief to art files ready to go to print or be placed online. The successful candidate will further provide a supportive role and work closely with the creative and brand teams to produce work across all brand requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Graphic Design Degree/Diploma or equivalent
• Min 3 – 5 years’ experience as a DTP/finished artist design/advertising/retail print and digital industry.
• Fluency in current graphic design practices and software, such as (CC)
• Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, After Effect etc.
• Fluent in print production and finished art.
• Web/Digital knowledge highly advantageous.
• Strong production skills, including knowledge and ability to provide solutions within the constraints of print and digital.
• Understanding of, and experience in, corporate identity management and branding, layout, colour theory and typography in both print and digital media.
Have transport to visit printers, pass colors and engage with production requirements

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare digital files suitable for proofing and printing, check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
• Edit graphics and photos using editing software (CC).
• Digital Finished Art capabilities. Preparing and finalizing assets for Digital Asset Management Tool (AssetHub) uploads, social media and other digital media requirements.
• Create/convert various types of files for printing or for other media using computer software (CC).
• Ensure that all material is appropriately archived and is easily retrievable.
• Implement projects from concept through to completion by planning effectively.
• Ensure a quality product that achieves the desired message as well as meeting all the technical specifications is delivered.
• Be able to work across print and digital platforms.
• Stay up to date with software and tools to continuously improve the quality of outputs.
• Assist the Group Creative Head to enhance the reputation of the studio by working constructively, consistently and with creative flair.
• Work in collaboration with the Creative Team, Traffic Manager, Production Manager and Brand Team to ensure that the requirements of the briefs are met in a timely manner.
• Take responsibility for the quality of their own output by consulting with senior team members/Creative Head as and when required.
• Work with the production manager and internal and external suppliers to ensure that projects are managed to deadlines and budgets
• Work with the Group Creative Head, the Design Team, Brand Team, and Copy Team to develop concepts ready for client presentations.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Use conceptual and analytical skills to interpret verbal or written briefs and make excellent production decisions.
• Communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing, to a wide range of internal and external clients.
• Work flexibly with both internal and external clients by being approachable, listening carefully, informing fully and being patient.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients by being committed to their needs (Teamwork is essential).
• Manage projects with composure.
• Meet deadlines and take responsibility for the quality and timelines of agreed deliverables.