Job Description

Desktop Publisher for Silversea Cruises
Department: Hotel
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Shipboard
Description
V.Ships Leisure is looking for Desktop Publisher on behalf of Silversea Cruises.
Responsible for the coordination, production and quality control of all written onboard communication to guests, delivering high quality, individualized and technically excellent guest services whilst complying with any Company Policies and towards a goal of achieving total guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities

• Timely production and printing of the daily newsletter.
• Proofing and printing of the menus for all food outlets in all required languages.
• Publication of all additional material/signage and heavy-duty copying as required by other departments, the onboard management and the Corporate Office.
• Assists with the coordination and translation of menus and other printed matters into foreign languages.
• Maintains the corporate look and brand standards as dictated by the Corporate Office.
• Displays the ability to create visual concepts that inspire, inform and captivate guests.
• Determines size and arrangements of illustrative material.
• Reviews final layouts and suggests improvements if required.
• Displays active communication and regular exchange of information with other departments, shipboard management, other vessels and Corporate Office.
• Proactively contacts (both internally and externally) visiting journalists, writers, guest chefs, winemakers, entertainers and charters for any written publicity, liaising with, and reporting to the Corporate Office whenever this material was not coordinated in advance by the different Heads of Department such as Cruise Director, F&B Manager, Executive Chef and the Hotel Director.
• Practices preventative maintenance of equipment, regular backup of files and weekly requisitions of material needed for daily work.
• Carefully monitors and tracks consumption for all paper and toners used daily.
• Requests stock on hand and voyage consumption reports from the Hotel Stores Manager to assist in more accurately determining future paper and consumables needs.
• Works closely with the Hotel Stores Manager to ensure sufficient inventory based on container delivery schedules.
• Maintains a backup of the daily work for future reference.
• Assists the Corporate Office and shipboard management with the induction/training of new DTPs and International Hostesses.
• Creates and edits sections on ITV designated to the DTP.
• Maintains a high level of communication and feedback with the Hotel Director.
• Interacts with management and fellow crew members on a regular basis to ensure that all necessary assignments are completed satisfactorily.
• Ensures that a sufficient amount of printed material is available at all times.
• Adheres to departmental standards, specifications and work routines.
• Properly and carefully uses ship equipment and truthfully reports faulty or broken equipment. Monitors repair progress with supervisor until repaired.
• Strives to minimize breakage and wastage and follows proper procedures when disposing of garbage.
• Displays cost and quality awareness.
• Proactively responds to issues or potential problems quickly and efficiently involving relevant people as required. Communicates any challenges, complaints or service difficulties to immediate supervisor.
• Attends all training sessions with the aim to further improve his/her level of performance.
• Adherence to the Company's code of conduct at all times.
• Practices good administrative housekeeping.
• Ensures confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Maintains that the working area is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures set forth by the Company, and is accountable for such practices.
• Keeps the Hotel Director promptly and fully informed of all problems and matters of significance.
• Observes and enforces uniform standards according to Company policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Valid STCW95 certification.
• B.A in foreign languages, translation, journalism or similar.
• In depth knowledge of desktop publishing and/or graphic design.
• Knowledge of big format printers, photocopy machines, scanners etc.
• Physically and medically fit.
• Moral integrity is required.
• Excellent fluent English (verbal and written). English is the working and safety language on board Silversea vessels. This also includes the ability to give and receive instructions in verbal and written forms and to effectively and efficiently engage with guests and crew members. Fluency in 2 or more languages in addition to English (German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin).
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office package, Quark Xpress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat.

Skills Required