Mac Operator/Graphic Designer Job

[Toon]

Mac Operator/Pre-Press Operator/Graphic Designer.....

Required to join our origination department in Rotherham South Yorkshire. Must have detailed knowledge of all the latest major software packages including Quark 7, Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, Indesign CS3 & Freehand 8. Ability to work as part of a team and individually. Printing background preferred with Graphic Design, Web Design & Branding Skills a bonus.
We offer a top quality, tight deadline service and are looking for someone who meets our high standards.
For more information and application details view our studio, printing and pre-press job openings.

[tommylogic]

your replacement no doubt... don't worry about anything while your on vacation, now. I'm sure you'll have a job when you get back

Maybe I could commute?

[zumojuice]

Quark and Indesign? I thought that was only something written by unknowledgable recruitment agents.....

Little to far away and a little too printing based for me really.

[ooyes]

Why you would use Quark Press, Indesign is so much better

[Toon]

Because when you have 500+ design studio's worldwide supplying you with work it's not my job to tell them what software they should be using, thus I need employees that can use both.

[blueocto]

From what I was led to believe in Uni, InDesign was the possible for-runner replacement for Quark?

Back on topic, Im sure this would be an excellent position for someone!

[zumojuice]

Well I think Quark ****** up making it sooooo expensive. Whole generations of designers are starting on Indesign, as it comes with the CS suite, which means Unis/colleges are getting it too, not to mention companies. Give it 5 years and unless Quark serious pull their finger out, they will be dead in the water.

[LeadMagnet]

Can i just ask, because i see it around alot, but "Mac operator"... is this some technical skill or is it just "I can use a mac". A.K.A. "I'm not a retard"?

[tommylogic]

Well.. I think they mean "proficient".. as in I can use it and I know all the shortcut keys & don't need a mouse button.
I mean, I usually ask people if they know what to do with the extra 5 mouse buttons..

[LeadMagnet]

Are there pre-defined uses for those buttons? I only have the opportunity to use the macs in college, so it's a rare treat that i get a 2nd mouse button, let alone 5 extra.