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Layout Artist

R 15 000 - R 25 000 a month
Emporium Human Capital
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

📋 Duties & Responsibilities

1. Artwork & Layout Design

  • Create and prepare artwork layouts for flags, banners, gazebos, signage, and other branded materials.

  • Ensure all artwork meets printing specifications, brand guidelines, and customer requirements.

  • Manipulate and resize existing designs to fit a wide variety of products and sizes.

2. Client Liaison & Proofing

  • Interpret design briefs from the sales team or directly from clients.

  • Prepare visual proofs/mockups for client approval.

  • Make changes to artwork based on feedback or client requests in a timely manner.

3. File Management

  • Ensure files are correctly prepared for large-format printing (CMYK, bleed, resolution, etc.).

  • Manage and organize digital assets, artwork libraries, and archives.

4. Quality Control

  • Check all layouts for visual accuracy, alignment, and clarity before submission to print.

  • Collaborate with the print department to ensure that artwork translates accurately to physical products.

5. Team Collaboration

  • Work closely with the sales, production, and print teams to meet project deadlines.

  • Attend internal meetings to discuss artwork timelines, challenges, and priorities.

Requirements:

  • Create and prepare artwork layouts for flags, banners, gazebos, signage, and other branded materials.

  • Ensure all artwork meets printing specifications, brand guidelines, and customer requirements.

  • Manipulate and resize existing designs to fit a wide variety of products and sizes.

  • Interpret design briefs from the sales team or directly from clients.

  • Prepare visual proofs/mockups for client approval.

  • Make changes to artwork based on feedback or client requests in a timely manner.

  • Ensure files are correctly prepared for large-format printing (CMYK, bleed, resolution, etc.).

  • Manage and organize digital assets, artwork libraries, and archives.

  • Check all layouts for visual accuracy, alignment, and clarity before submission to print.

  • Collaborate with the print department to ensure that artwork translates accurately to physical products.

  • Work closely with the sales, production, and print teams to meet project deadlines.

  • Attend internal meetings to discuss artwork timelines, challenges, and priorities.

  • Graphic Design
  • Layout Design
  • Graphics Layout
  • Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent.

  • 2–3 years of experience in a layout/design/pre-press environment, preferably in signage or printing.

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

  • Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

  • Experience in large-format printing or promotional product design.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies.

  • Understanding of colour theory, printing processes (sublimation, screen, digital), and resolution standards.

  • Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills for handling client feedback and internal collaboration.

  • Portfolio of previous layout and design work (particularly for printed media).

  • Ability to work both independently and in a fast-paced team environment.

  • Familiarity with workflow software (e.g., Asana, Trello, or similar) is a plus

🎓 Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

  • Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent.

  • 2–3 years of experience in a layout/design/pre-press environment, preferably in signage or printing.

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Preferred:

  • Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

  • Experience in large-format printing or promotional product design.

Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to spot inconsistencies.

  • Understanding of colour theory, printing processes (sublimation, screen, digital), and resolution standards.

  • Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills for handling client feedback and internal collaboration.

🧩 Other Requirements:

  • Portfolio of previous layout and design work (particularly for printed media).

  • Ability to work both independently and in a fast-paced team environment.

  • Familiarity with workflow software (e.g., Asana, Trello, or similar) is a plus

28 May 2025;   from: careers24.com

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