Full Time DTP Artist Jobs, Salary up to MYR 2,500 in DIGITAL PRE-PRESS SOLUTION SDN BHD Selangor - Maukerja

Job Purpose

Responsible for preparing, checking, editing and finalising customer artwork and print-ready files according to job specifications. Ensure all artwork is technically correct and suitable for the printing and finishing processes while maintaining quality, accuracy and production deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Artwork Preparation
• Receive and review artwork from customers, Sales or relevant departments.
• Prepare and amend artwork according to customer requirements and job specifications.
• Ensure artwork dimensions, bleed, crop marks, resolution, fonts and colour settings are correct.
• Convert and prepare files into appropriate print-ready formats such as PDF.
• Prepress & Print Production
• Perform preflight checks on artwork before releasing jobs to production.
• Prepare artwork according to the requirements of printing machines and finishing processes.
• Perform imposition and arrange pages according to the required printing, folding, cutting and binding specifications.
• Ensure artwork is suitable for different printing processes, including offset, digital and other applicable processes.
• Colour Management
• Check CMYK, Pantone and other colour specifications.
• Ensure colours are prepared according to customer requirements and company printing standards.
• Identify potential colour or image issues before production.
• Coordinate with the printing team when colour adjustments are required.
• Artwork Checking & Quality Control
• Check text, images, page sequence, dimensions, colour, margins, bleed and other artwork elements.
• Identify missing fonts, low-resolution images, overprint issues, trapping problems and other prepress errors.
• Ensure the final artwork matches the approved proof or customer specification.
• Take appropriate action when artwork discrepancies are identified.
• Production Coordination
• Liaise with Sales, Customer Service, Production and Printing/Finishing departments regarding artwork requirements.
• Clarify technical artwork issues with customers or relevant departments when necessary.
• Provide technical support to production when artwork-related problems occur.
• Make urgent artwork amendments when required to avoid production delays.
• File & Document Management
• Maintain proper records of customer artwork, revised files and final approved artwork.
• Follow the company's naming, filing and document-control procedures.
• Ensure only the latest approved artwork is released for production.
• Maintain confidentiality of customer artwork and company information.
• Machine & Production Requirement
• Understand the technical requirements and limitations of printing and finishing machines.
• Prepare artwork according to paper size, printing size, cutting size, folding, binding and finishing requirements.
• Work closely with machine operators and production personnel to resolve artwork-related issues.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance
• Follow company SOPs, work instructions and quality procedures.
• Comply with company requirements relating to ISO 9001 and other applicable standards.
• Report artwork or production risks that may affect product quality.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working practices within the department.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify recurring artwork and prepress errors and recommend improvements.
• Improve artwork checking and prepress processes to reduce production errors and rework.
• Keep updated with printing technology, software and prepress practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma / Certificate in Graphic Design, Printing Technology, Multimedia, DTP or related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in DTP, prepress or printing manufacturing is preferred.
• Fresh graduates with relevant technical knowledge may be considered.
• Experience in a printing manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of printing processes such as offset, digital printing, cutting, folding and binding is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
• Good knowledge of Adobe Acrobat / PDF preflight.
• Knowledge of:
• CMYK & Pantone colour
• Bleed and crop marks
• Resolution and image quality
• Fonts and text handling
• Overprint / trapping
• PDF/X standards
• Imposition
• Prepress workflow
• Able to read and understand printing specifications and production requirements.

Personal Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Responsible and careful when handling customer artwork.
• Willing to work overtime when required by production needs.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: RM1,900.00 - RM2,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Maternity leave

Experience:

• PrePress/ Graphic arts, preferably in book / magazine: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person