DTP Operator
ディーティーピーそうさいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that uses DTP software to create and edit imposition data for printed materials and publications, and submits data suitable for the printing process.
Description
DTP operators use desktop publishing software such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create and edit imposition data (typesetting data) for print materials and digital publications, and output final data such as PDFs for submission. They apply typography, color management, and trapping processes, and verify resolution, font embedding, and output settings. Through proof print checks and collaboration with designers and printing operators, they ensure quality while meeting deadlines.
Future Outlook
While shifting toward digital publishing and web content, expertise in print media remains in demand, and combining it with UX design or e-book production skills increases market value.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Agency Employee / Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / Remote
Career Path
DTP Assistant → DTP Operator → Senior DTP Operator → Printing Operations Manager → Digital Editorial Designer
Required Skills
Adobe Photoshop (Image Correction) / Color Management / DTP · Typesetting / Font Management / Illustrator (Graphic Creation) / PDF Delivery Processing / Trapping Processing
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because discrepancies in details directly affect print quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical management is limited to things like color counts and crop mark settings. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Color Certification
- DTP Expert Certification Exam
Aliases
- DTP Operator
- Layout Operator
Related Jobs
- Graphic Designer
- Layout Designer
- Printing Operator