DTP Designer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession specializing in creating layouts, typesetting, and designs for printed materials and digital media using dedicated DTP software.
Description
DTP Designers are specialists who use software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to handle layouts and typesetting for printed materials like magazines, pamphlets, catalogs, flyers, and books, as well as electronic publications. They create designs tailored to client requests, manage character composition, color proofing, crop mark and bleed settings, and other data creation with awareness of the printing process. Responsibilities also include coordination with prepress and printing companies, creating formats according to specifications, PDF output, and color management, all requiring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
Future Outlook
While the printing industry is declining, demand for e-books and web content production is growing. There is increasing demand for professionals with DTP skills combined with knowledge in multimedia and web production.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Creative / Excellent Communication Skills / Meets Deadlines / Meticulous
Work Style
Agency / Flexitime / Freelance / Office Work / Remote
Career Path
Junior DTP Operator → Senior DTP Designer → Art Director → Creative Director → Freelance
Required Skills
Adobe Illustrator / DTP · Typesetting / InDesign / PDF Input/Output / Photoshop / Prepress Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Color Proficiency Test / English Document Reading / HTML/CSS Basics / Web Design Tools
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is crucial because mistakes are not tolerated in fine character composition, color settings, etc. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is essential for producing visually appealing designs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Little advanced mathematical analysis required; mainly managing ratios and color values. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with little physical labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Proficiency Test (Grade 2 or higher)
- DTP Expert Certification Exam
Aliases
- DTP Operator
- Page Layout Designer
Related Jobs
- Editorial Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Printing Operator
- Web Designer