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.

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.