Dtp

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Function: DTP Executive

Location: : Mumbai

Position Title: Manager/Product Manager
- DTP LOB

Reporting To: Head
- DTP LOB

I) Position Summary

Key Objective / Purpose of the Job:
innovative new services and products for the LOB.. This position will participate in all facets of development,

understanding industry needs, gaps, conceptualization of new services/products, packaging the

product/service and launching& marketing the services. The responsibilities will include supporting the

translations services for all DTP and Formatting assignments. The incumbent will also lead all partnerships

with DTP Service Providers at multiple locations. The LOB Manager will also be responsible for the P&L of the

DTP LOB.

b) Major Activities

Post-DTP QA checks (content check)

Working with markup languages such as HTML, SGML, XML as well as online documentation

formats such as Acrobat PDF and various others

Knowledge of various printer drivers and professional PostScript printers

Formatting and page layout

Creating and editing graphics and screen shots (generic graphics, screen captures, illustrations

and diagrams)

Converting/generating output of translated material in multiple formats (creating PostScript

files and PDF files)

Identification of DTP Partners at various Locations

Sign-up with DTP Service Providers at various locations

Meet with clients and/or Partners to understand current products and services and identify gaps.

Manages the engagement with various Partners on all company-wide initiatives for DTP

Services

Pulls together budgets, workback schedules, and delivery as assigned by stakeholders and/or

other teams.

Assists with reconciliation of project budgets as well as gathering the required information in

order to allow for accurate financial forecasting

Works with partners, vendors and other outside resources necessary

Facilitates communication upward and across project team; including project status, project

schedules, justifications for variances, and technical information

Ensures that schedules and billing information is documented

Closely tracks and reports billing timing and cadence and updates finance team in order to

provide accurate forecasting data.

Supports implementation of improvements to team production workflows and tools, to improve

efficiency and quality

Manage on-going and external facility productions by partnering with outside production

companies or internal stakeholders to build custom solutions and support.

Assist in scoping new projects as needed

Other job-related duties as requested.

II) Person Specification:
a) Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Highly qualified and skilled DTP specialists and

graphic designers. Ability to work with the latest software and

language, in any format and on any platform

b) Requisite Skills:
Technical Knowledge of Various Tools:
PageMaker, WordPerfect, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, Paint

Shop Pro

Ability to Build Compatibility with Translation software:
Trados, SDLX, Transit, DejaVu

Ability to build Compatibility with Localization software:
Catalyst, Passolo, SDL Insight

Web design support: HTML, Web Editors, and Web QA tools

Platforms and Software

Experience working on both Windows and Mac operating

systems.

Expertise in using the powerful suite of all new Microsoft Office

Microsoft Windows (all current and past versions):
InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Acrobat

Freehand

Corel Draw

PageMaker

QuarkXpress

FrameMaker

Should be able to deal with any graphic format including:.gif.jpg,.ai,

.eps,.bmp,.tif,.shg,.wmf and others.

Published work : Brochures, Marketing Collateral, Campaigns

Experience in a start-up environment, or other arena where the

ability to translate ambiguous concepts to concrete actions plans

is key

Experience with prioritizing and maintaining a multi-project

schedule

Excellent project management skills with proven experience

managing media technology projects

Behavioral Excellent customer service skills

Able to lead and mentor a team

Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business

contacts

Professional appearance and demeanor

Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays

Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and

oral forms

Can manage multiple projects at once, strong in multitasking

while ensuring client needs are being met and responded to in a

timely manner

Enjoys collaborating with a team to build solutions from the

ground up

Must be client focused and provide excellent customer service at

all times

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask and juggle multiple projects at once and

prioritize effectively

Understands and can confidently control client, scope, schedule,

and budget

Strong organizational skills and ability to closely track project

scope, budget and milestones

Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Must