DPE Shop Clerk
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales-Related Occupations
- Minor : Laundry Service Counter Staff
Summary
Customer service sales position that accepts and processes development and printing of digital and film photos.
Description
DPE shop clerks handle tasks at stores where they accept photo development and printing orders from customers and operate film developing machines or digital printers to process them. They perform film development, digital data adjustment, color correction, quality checks, etc., to provide finishes that meet customer requests. This also includes customer service, data management, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and sales tasks. In recent years, skills are required for providing added value, such as photobook creation and smartphone-linked services.
Future Outlook
Due to the spread of digital cameras and smartphones, demand for film development is on a declining trend. On the other hand, demand for new added-value services such as photobooks and SNS print services is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Customer-Oriented / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team Player
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / Part-time / Shift Work / Store Work
Career Path
DPE Staff (Part-time/Casual) → Full-time DPE Shop Clerk → Store Chief/Leader → Store Manager → Area Manager
Required Skills
Color Correction Software / Customer Service / Developing Equipment Operation / Film Scanning / Photo Printer Operation
Recommended Skills
Adobe Creative Suite (Basic Operation) / Color Management Knowledge / Communication Skills (English)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to maintain color tones and finishing accuracy. |
| Communication Skills | High dialogue skills are required for customer service and confirming requests. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because routine tasks are the main focus rather than advanced analysis. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Simple quantity calculations are the main task, and no specialized mathematical analysis is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Photo Master Certification
Aliases
- DPE Clerk
- Photo Print Shop Staff
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