Gift Card Print Production Designer

Eigen Development; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift4 is expanding globally and hiring a key print production designer responsible for managing print runs of gift cards and related collateral from the initial request to delivery, focusing on quality checks, client communication, and project management.

This onsite role is based at Shift4’s Toronto, Ontario, Canada location, requiring collaboration with clients and manufacturers to ensure quality and timely delivery. Proficiency in Adobe tools and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in graphic design or related field.
• 3+ years in print design or production, with plastic printing experience preferred.
• Experience in pre-press, proofing, and final print.
• Strong typography, layout, color theory, and fonts management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review artwork files using industry standard graphic design software – Adobe (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Apply print production knowledge to verify incoming client artwork meets production specifications.
• Detect file issues and make recommendations.
• Work with selected manufacturers to determine plastic printing suitability of submitted designs.
• Communicate directly with clients to explain artwork recommendations.
• Prepare card artwork for submission to selected manufacturers.
• Manage the artwork proofing process directly with clients. Review proofs, manage revisions, and oversee the final product to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Follow up with printers to ensure timely delivery of data, artwork, and labels proofs.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines and communication to project completion.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in print design, technology, and printing techniques, particularly for plastic printing.
• On occasion, work with clients to create print ready artwork for gift cards or related collateral using provided artwork assets.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Job description

Shift4 is expanding globally and hiring a key print production designer responsible for managing print runs of gift cards and related collateral from the initial request to delivery, focusing on quality checks, client communication, and project management.

This onsite role is based at Shift4’s Toronto, Ontario, Canada location, requiring collaboration with clients and manufacturers to ensure quality and timely delivery. Proficiency in Adobe tools and strong communication are essential.