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BOXER IS HIRING - 30 MAY 2023
DTP (DESKTOP PUBLISHER) OPERATOR
Details
Closing Date
2026/05/21
Reference Number
BOX260506-1
Job Title
DTP (Desktop Publisher) Operator
Job Type
Permanent
Division
Commercial and Marketing
Department
Marketing
Number of Positions
1
Location - Town / City
Westville
Location - Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Location - Country
South Africa
Minimum Education Level
Diploma | Advanced Certificate
Job Category
Marketing
Job Advert Summary
Boxer Superstores is looking for a creative and detail-oriented DTP / Graphic Designer to join our Advertising team. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and have a passion for producing high-quality promotional material for both print and digital platforms, this opportunity is for you.
You will play a key role in creating visually appealing promotional layouts while ensuring product and price accuracy across all Boxer advertising material.
Purpose: To produce high-quality promotional and advertising material by applying strong desktop publishing and layout skills, supporting both print and digital outputs within the Boxer brand.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, DTP, or related field
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a retail DTP or high-volume production environment
- Proficient in Mac OS
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and maintain promotional templates with a strong focus on product and price accuracy
- Prepare and execute promotional material across the Boxer brand for both print and digital platforms
- Ensure all layouts meet high visual standards, including typography, spacing, and brand consistency
- Proofread and quality-check all work before submission to the Advertising Coordinator
- Prepare print-ready files according to supplier specifications
- Upload and distribute correct promotional material to suppliers and relevant stakeholders
- Perform image editing and deep-etching for the product library
- Work closely with Advertising Coordinators and Traffic to ensure deadlines are met
- Manage workload effectively within a high-volume production environment
- Maintain organised server structures for current and archived work
- Suggest improvements to layouts, workflows, and overall production quality
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.