Graphic Designer

AffinityX; Pune District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

AffinityX in Pune District is seeking a candidate with 1-4 years of experience in production tasks for publications. You will be responsible for ensuring quality and managing workflows while utilizing InDesign to prepare editorial layouts.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills with a focus on detail and creativity, willing to adapt to night shifts and other changing requirements.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in Pagination/Publication Department preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English.
• Willing to work in permanent or rotational night shifts.
• Energetic, self-driven with a strong aesthetic sense.

Responsibilities

• Understand client expectations and perform Pre-Press production tasks.
• Ensure work meets quality standards.
• Establish communication with production departments.
• Prepare editorial layouts in InDesign as per project requirements.

Skills

InDesign

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Graduate from a reputed institution affiliated to UGC of India

Diploma in Printing Technology

Job description

Job Description

• Understand client expectations and perform daily‑routine Pre‑Press production tasks (Planning, Typesetting, Classifieds Layout, editorial layout) by keeping the job racks organized and directing the workflow so that pages are plated for press and delivered as per schedule.
• Ensure that all work meets the set benchmark quality standards.
• Establish and maintain lines of communication with the Editorial, Sales, Support Staff, Pressroom, and all other production departments regarding the accurate and timely delivery of products to meet production schedules and client requirements.
• Multitask over various publications at the same time while delivering the highest quality output.
• Prepare basic/creative Editorial Layouts in InDesign/Client Software as per project requirement.
• Help the client achieve maximum revenue by planning and incorporating the best possible placement of the Ads in the publication while meeting the specifications.
• Identify publication planning and designing concerns and raise the same with the concerned team/team members when necessary.

Key Requirements

• Graduate from a reputed institution affiliated to UGC of India.
• Diploma in Printing Technology preferred.
• 1-4 years of experience required (Pagination/Publication Department would be an added advantage).
• Good command over InDesign is a must.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpretation skills in English.
• Logical thinker with strong reasoning.
• Good eye for detail.
• Quick learner and a team player.
• Willing to work in permanent or all‑geography rotational night shifts (US/CA/AU/NZ/UK) as per project requirements.
• Adapt to change and client expectations of shifts and tasks.
• Ready to work on weekends.
• Energetic and self‑driven with a strong aesthetic sense.
• Creative thinker, independent in exploring ideas and directions.
• Proactive and prompt approach in decision making by applying thorough process knowledge.