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