Position Title: Desktop Publishing Artist
Responsibilities
- Responsible for accurately processing job according to specifications and requirements, ensuring the creation of print-ready PDFs for production
- Assist in preparing print-ready PDFs, ensuring all files are impositioned correctly and comply with the company's pre-press guidelines, maintaining a smooth production operation
- Thoroughly review all artwork and files to ensure they are properly set up for print, confirming aspects such as color modes, resolution, dimensions, typography and image quality
- Utilize pre-press software (e.g., Enfocus PitStop, Prinect Cockpit) to conduct preflight checks, identifying common issues such as trim size, bleed, fonts, and resolution. Correct errors before finalizing files for print
- Support in modifying and adjusting images or spine width as needed for proper print output, ensuring quality standards and visual accuracy are met
- Create hardcopy proofs for internal or customer review, verifying that the layout, binding type, and colors are accurate before sending the files for final production
- Ensure file management systems are maintained efficiently, making it easy to access and track files, reducing the risk of misplaced or lost data
- Offer assistance to the supervisor in their absence, ensuring workflow continuity and the timely completion of tasks
- Ensure that all digital files are regularly backed up, safeguarding against data loss and maintaining file integrity and security
- Contribute to maintaining a clean and organized work environment, which supports an efficient, productive, and safe workspace for the team
- Continuously learn and stay informed about advancements in prepress technology and industry best practices to enhance skills and improve workflow efficiency
To process job accurately per specification/ requirement (CTP stage)
- Follow the production schedule as outlined by the planner, ensuring timely completion of tasks while managing resources and priorities effectively to avoid delays
- Operate the CTP machine to produce plates for the print job, ensuring correct settings and smooth machine operation throughout the process
- Perform necessary checks, such as verifying the Plate ID and screen ruling, ensuring they meet job specifications
- Inspect the quality of the produced plates to ensure the plates are meet required standards
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace to ensure a productive and safe work environment, keeping equipment and materials properly stored and accessible
- Familiarise with the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals and materials used, ensuring safe handling, usage, and storage procedures are followed
Requirements
- Min GCE N levels or equivalent certificate with 2 year of relevant experience
- Practical understanding of print preparation from digital files to final print output
- Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat Pro
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively to meet deadlines
- Ability to apply colour management principles effectively
Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today's corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions. Join us and thrive!
