Desktop Publisher (Print Shop)

POSITION SUMMARY / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates, produces and ensures quality control of daily newsletter and TV guide.- incl advertisements, biographies and other special inserts etc
• Coordinates, produces and ensures quality control of all written onboard communications from various departments
• Produces Destination Services material and port information
• Edits and produces the Dining Room, Lunch, Dinner and Dessert menu as well as opening hours signs and preview menus
• Produces and creates all onboard signs in a uniform and consistent way as required
• Gathers details for the daily newsletter such as weather forecasts and updated port information
• Updates and prints the onboard Wine List
• Takes minutes at General Manager meetings
• Prints mid-cruise comment cards
• Prints the crew newsletter and crew itinerary schedules
• Assists Purser office with projects when required
• Orders printing supplies through Hotel Inventory Controller
• Performs all other duties as requested by supervisor
• Responsible for maintaining adequate printing inventory at all times
• Ensuring minimal waste of supplies
• Trains new desktop publishers;
• Trains, coaches and leads crew to consistently superior levels of performance;
• Communicates standards of performance to employees;
• Ensures adherence to the company defined appraisal system;
• Creates and maintains a positive work environment;
• Models excellent leadership behavior;
• Fosters teamwork within all departments onboard;
• Will participate in crew and passenger safety drills according to instructions from ship’s command;
• Comply with company safety and pollution prevention regulations

EDUCATION

• Advanced working knowledge of all programs within the Adobe Creative Suite and the Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• Fluency on PC platform with Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office PowerPoint software
• Associates degree in graphic design and 2+ years’ experience required
• Previous work experience and certification in graphic works
• Familiarity with the Cruise industry preferred
• Must have a strong understanding of corporate branding and brand guidelines to ensure that design solutions meet brand standards and requirements (style, structure, tone, etc.)
• Strong design, understanding of visual hierarchy on a printed page, typography and photo-retouching skills

REQUIRED ABILITIES / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills.
• Respect for all co-workers and guests
• Pride in your work by creating positive energy, excitement and fun
• Outgoing personality, open minded and flexible
• Able to work 7 days a week
• Demonstrate positive behaviors; smiling, being polite and courteous
• Able to develop a camaraderie with team members
• Ability to work in an international environment;
• Ability to live in close quarters and share limited space with other cabin-mates
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a pleasant working environment
• Excellent appearance
• To be able to meet all pre joining requirements.