DTP artist

A DTP artist is a desktop publishing worker, a job description used in advertising agencies, publishing, color separation, printing and other related industries. A DTP operator is usually skilled in multiple computer design applications, such as Adobe CS and others. DTP operators were formerly known as FA artists (FA: Finished artwork), the name changed due to the digital processes. In English speaking countries, DTP operators are also referred to as Artworkers. Their role is to translate art directors and graphic designers work in to digital files ready to go to print or be placed online.

See also

• Production artist
• Graphic designers
• Visualizer (advertising)
• Art director