Experience

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  Dark Arts Studio

  • Head of DTP

    • Nov 2023 - Present

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  Hippocampus Design-gineers

  • Head of DTP & Systems

    • Apr 2007 - Oct 2023

    • Retouching• Layout of booklets and brochures• Make up and resizing of adverts• Rollout of creative from concept to full campaign (Print, POS, Digital)• Standardization of work and adherence to corporate C.I.• Briefing by client regarding creative, expectation and deliverables.• Research alternative methods/techniques to achieve desired result.• Advise studio on most cost and time efficient methods of achieving optimum deliverable.• Brief suppliers regarding expectations and time frames.• Obtaining quotations and analyzing quotes regarding cost, quality and best timings.• Negotiate with printer/supplier if timings or costing are outside the norm.• All major retouching and photo comping projects are done by myself.• Ensure all files adhere to printers specifications and International Colour Standards.• Supply material to printer/suppliers/newspapers.• Colour pass all printed material to ensure colour accuracy, and design intent is replicated accurately. • Site and trades how visits to keep abreast of latest techniques and technologies. Principal Accountabilities: Systems & DTP Management/Print ProductionManages the studio’s information technology requirements, ensuring that problems with hardware and software are swiftly resolved. Liaises with IT support consultants as required. Ensures that all material and resource requirements of the studio are ordered and available as required. Manage the archive system, and Image Libraries and ensuring all data is securely backed up. Responsible for the day-to-day running of the Systems & DTP Department. Develop and maintain procedures and ensure all artwork is prepared to internationally acceptable standards.

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  Morrisjones & Co

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Head of DTP

    • Mar 2002 - Mar 2007
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    • Manage DTP Operators• Ensure timeous delivery of artwork• Create and manage efficient digital workflows in the Agency• Training of Interns, Studio staff• Maintaining all Servers & Mac’s• Create profitable in-house DTP & Finished Art department• Procuring all equipment for Agency• Retouching & Image Manipulation• Ensuring all artwork and processes adhere to Internationally Acceptable StandardsOther Duties: Print SupervisionEnsure all printed materials are to optimum specs and most cost effective price points.Liase with client regarding expectations and advise Production of optimum solutions.Frequent site visits to printers to colour pass and give final sign-off for projects.Other Duties: General Operations of Agency• Responsible for security of Premises & Electronic Data • Responsible for dealing with all outside Contractors (Electrical, Maintenance, Suppliers)

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  Colour Reproductions

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Branch Manager

    • May 1995 - Feb 2002
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    • Manage all aspects of the Repro House (Full Service Digital Bureau) Quoting and Costing, Quality Control, Staff (15), Traffic, Machinery, Drivers• Scanning / Retouching / Impositioning of files for our Print Shop / Play outs of Film, Posters, Sherpas• Managing the reproduction of monthly national magazine titles• Ensure timely delivery of artwork to Advertising Agencies and material to Newspapers or our inhouse print facility• Create and maintain efficient workflows• Upskilling of Staff • Maintaining all infrastructure