REMOTE DTP / DESKTOP PUBLISHING SPECIALIST Hello, I’m Astrid — a Senior Graphic Designer & DTP Specialist with 32 years of professional experience, including 15+ years working fully remote in high-volume, deadline-critical environments. If you’re looking for someone who can step in immediately, understand briefs quickly, and deliver accurate, production-ready work without hand-holding, I’d be a strong fit. Why clients hire me: • Advanced Adobe InDesign specialist (long documents, manuals, catalogues, structured layouts) • Highly experienced in retail, POS, merchandising & brand documentation • Proven ability to handle tight turnarounds and complex revisions • Exceptionally detail-driven, calm under pressure, and reliable • Clear communicator with strong remote-work discipline For over a decade, I worked as a core external production partner to a national retail head office (Clicks Group), producing campaigns and documentation viewed by millions of consumers. That role required absolute accuracy, confidentiality, and consistency — standards I bring to every project. What you can expect working with me: ✔ Clean, well-structured layouts ✔ Accurate typography and brand consistency ✔ Print-ready or digital-ready final files ✔ Fast turnaround with professional communication ✔ Someone who treats your project as if it were their own brand I’m currently fully available for remote freelance or ongoing support and can adapt easily to your workflow. I’d be happy to discuss your project and suggest the most efficient way to get it done. Kind regards, Astrid Botha Senior Graphic Designer / DTP Specialist Cape Town (GMT+2)

Astrid Botha

REMOTE DTP / DESKTOP PUBLISHING SPECIALIST Hello, I’m Astrid — a Senior Graphic Designer & DTP Specialist with 32 years of professional experience, including 15+ years working fully remote in high-volume, deadline-critical environments. If you’re looking for someone who can step in immediately, understand briefs quickly, and deliver accurate, production-ready work without hand-holding, I’d be a strong fit. Why clients hire me: • Advanced Adobe InDesign specialist (long documents, manuals, catalogues, structured layouts) • Highly experienced in retail, POS, merchandising & brand documentation • Proven ability to handle tight turnarounds and complex revisions • Exceptionally detail-driven, calm under pressure, and reliable • Clear communicator with strong remote-work discipline For over a decade, I worked as a core external production partner to a national retail head office (Clicks Group), producing campaigns and documentation viewed by millions of consumers. That role required absolute accuracy, confidentiality, and consistency — standards I bring to every project. What you can expect working with me: ✔ Clean, well-structured layouts ✔ Accurate typography and brand consistency ✔ Print-ready or digital-ready final files ✔ Fast turnaround with professional communication ✔ Someone who treats your project as if it were their own brand I’m currently fully available for remote freelance or ongoing support and can adapt easily to your workflow. I’d be happy to discuss your project and suggest the most efficient way to get it done. Kind regards, Astrid Botha Senior Graphic Designer / DTP Specialist Cape Town (GMT+2)

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REMOTE DTP / DESKTOP PUBLISHING SPECIALIST

Hello, I’m Astrid — a Senior Graphic Designer & DTP Specialist with 32 years of professional experience, including 15+ years working fully remote in high-volume, deadline-critical environments.

If you’re looking for someone who can step in immediately, understand briefs quickly, and deliver accurate, production-ready work without hand-holding, I’d be a strong fit.

Why clients hire me:

• Advanced Adobe InDesign specialist (long documents, manuals, catalogues, structured layouts)
• Highly experienced in retail, POS, merchandising & brand documentation
• Proven ability to handle tight turnarounds and complex revisions
• Exceptionally detail-driven, calm under pressure, and reliable
• Clear communicator with strong remote-work discipline

For over a decade, I worked as a core external production partner to a national retail head office (Clicks Group), producing campaigns and documentation viewed by millions of consumers. That role required absolute accuracy, confidentiality, and consistency — standards I bring to every project.

What you can expect working with me:

✔ Clean, well-structured layouts
✔ Accurate typography and brand consistency
✔ Print-ready or digital-ready final files
✔ Fast turnaround with professional communication
✔ Someone who treats your project as if it were their own brand

I’m currently fully available for remote freelance or ongoing support and can adapt easily to your workflow.

I’d be happy to discuss your project and suggest the most efficient way to get it done.

Kind regards,
Astrid Botha
Senior Graphic Designer / DTP Specialist
Cape Town (GMT+2)

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Freelance Graphic Designer at Clicks Group Retail (Pty) Ltd
July 1, 2010 - May 1, 2025
Designed national retail campaigns, catalogues & promotional materials viewed by millions of SA shoppers. Ensured brand consistency across digital and print touchpoints under tight turnaround schedules. Collaborated with marketing leads and copywriters to deliver on-brand creative solutions. Streamlined production workflows and maintained accuracy in high-volume environments.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Various Clients
June 1, 2010 - July 1, 2013
Contracted by Clicks Group and various independent clients for branding and advertising design. Delivered creative assets to international standards while managing multiple concurrent projects remotely.
Night Shift DTP Operator / Graphic Designer at Independent Newspapers
January 1, 1996 - June 1, 2009
Produced and laid out print-ready advertisements for The Cape Argus, The Cape Times, and twelve community newspapers. Maintained rigorous production standards under nightly deadlines for high-circulation print editions. Collaborated with editorial and advertising departments to ensure alignment between creative and commercial goals.
Graphic Designer & Layout Artist at Hirt & Carter
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Created presentation materials, storyboards, and multimedia visuals for corporate and advertising clients. Managed 35mm film output and oversaw final production delivery. Handled administrative functions including traffic coordination, invoicing, and client liaison.

Education

Therapeutic & Sports Massage Diploma at International Academy of Health & Beauty
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Basic Photography at Cape Technikon
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Comprehensive DTP Course at Hirt & Carter
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
BA Degree (Criminology & Psychology), Cum Laude at UNISA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Adobe InDesign Certification at Friends of Design: Academy of Digital Arts
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Level 3 TEFL at TELF Academy
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Welfare (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Therapeutic & Sports Massage Diploma
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Adobe InDesign Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
Level 3 TEFL
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026
BA Degree (Criminology & Psychology), Cum Laude
January 11, 2030 - February 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other