Graphic Designer & Print Operator Assistant

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

Reports To: Project Lead (Business Manager)

Department: Operations / Marketing & Administration

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.