Graphic Designer & Print Operator Assistant

Position Summary

● Job Title: Graphic Designer & Print Operator Assistant (or Pre-Press & Print Production Assistant)

● Reports To: Project Lead (Business Manager)

● Department: Operations / Marketing & Administration

Position Overview

We are seeking a versatile and detail-oriented Graphic Designer & Print Operator Assistant to join our team. Reporting directly to the Project Lead (Business Manager) , this role bridges creative graphic design and hands-on print production. You will be responsible for creating eye-catching external marketing materials, internal corporate design assets, and product packaging labels, while directly operating and maintaining our specialized digital, ID card, and large-format printing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Internal Communications & Corporate Design

● Design engageable internal corporate communications media, including employee birthday banners/graphics, work anniversary spotlights, welcome flyers, and recognition posts.

● Create visual assets for internal memos, executive announcements, departmental notices, and corporate event signage as business needs arise.

● Design and standardize official staff identity cards according to corporate brand guidelines.

2. External Graphic Design & Pre-Press

● Design digital and print-ready marketing collateral, including promotional flyers, banners, social media graphics, and company presentation templates.

● Design functional product packaging labels, goods bagging labels, stickers, and tags tailored to specified dimensions and packaging surfaces.

● Review external or internal design files for prepress accuracy (ensuring correct color profiles like CMYK, bleeds, margins, resolution, and vector formatting).

3. Print Machine Operations & Production

● Set up, calibrate, and operate specialized print equipment, including:

○ Large-Format Printers & Plotters (vinyl, banners, posters, signage).

○ ID Card Printers (PVC printing, thermal encoding/ribbon handling).

○ Commercial Digital Printers & Packaging/Label Printers .

● Select appropriate print media, substrates, lamination films, and inks according to project specifications.

● Perform post-print finishing tasks, such as precise cutting, weeding, laminating, binding, and eyeletting.

4. Quality Control & Fleet Maintenance

● Inspect print jobs for color accuracy, alignment, registration, and material defects prior to final sign-off and distribution.

● Perform routine daily cleanings, nozzle checks, printhead alignments, and minor technical troubleshooting on all print machinery.

● Organize and maintain digital design file repositories, asset libraries, and reusable templates.

Track inventory levels for print consumables (inks, PVC cards, vinyl rolls, bagging labels, ribbons) and report stock needs directly to the Project Lead (Business Manager).

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

● Education/Experience: Minimum of a Diploma or OND/HND in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Mass Communication, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on industry experience).

● Software Proficiency:

○ CorelDRAW (Advanced/Expert).

○ Adobe Photoshop (Advanced/Expert).

○ Adobe Illustrator (Strong vector design capability).

○ Additional Assets: Adobe InDesign, Canva, or specialized RIP software (e.g., Roland VersaWorks, Wasatch, FlexiSign).

● Technical Knowledge:

○ Solid understanding of print prepress, color management (CMYK vs. RGB), and file output standards (PDF, EPS, TIFF, AI, CDR).

○ Hands-on experience with large-format plotters/printers and thermal PVC ID card printers.

● Personal Attributes:

○ Strong attention to visual detail, typography, and brand consistency.

○ Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently under tight operational deadlines.

○ Physical capability to handle heavy print media rolls and operate print finishing machinery safely.