Responsibilities
- Develop creative and technically accurate artwork for labels, packaging, stationery, and other printed materials.
- Prepare artwork for flexographic and digital printing in accordance with production specifications.
- Operate and work effectively with digital printing equipment and related design/prepress systems.
- Prepare files for production, including correct sizing, resolution, colour separation, bleed, trim marks, and other print specifications.
- Review and proof artwork before production to identify and correct errors.
- Collaborate with the production and printing teams to ensure artwork is suitable for the specific printing process.
- Make design amendments and adjustments based on client requirements and production feedback.
- Ensure consistency of colours, fonts, dimensions, layouts, and branding across different print jobs.
- Troubleshoot artwork and prepress issues that may affect print quality or production efficiency.
- Maintain organized design files, templates, and artwork archives.
- Work within production deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.
- Stay updated on relevant design trends, printing technologies, and production techniques.
- Support the team in improving design and prepress processes to minimize errors, wastage, and production delays.
Skills & Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Printing Technology, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in flexographic or digital printing.
- Demonstrable experience working with digital printing machines and production artwork.
- Practical knowledge of flexographic printing processes is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in relevant graphic design and prepress software.
- Good understanding of colour management, print resolution, file formats, bleed, crop marks, and artwork preparation.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify technical errors before production.
- Ability to interpret client briefs and translate them into production-ready artwork.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight production deadlines.
- Graphic Design & Creativity
- Flexographic Printing Knowledge
- Digital Printing Expertise
- Prepress & Artwork Preparation
- Colour Management
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Control
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork & Communication
- Production Awareness