Graphic Designer (Prepress designer)

Jobfu; Rajasthan; On-site; INR 1,563,000 - 3,127,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global WLL in Doha, DAW, is seeking a Graphic Designer (Prepress designer) on a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include producing print-ready artwork, preparing proofs, and handling offset printing plates. Requires 2+ years of relevant experience, proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, and strong prepress skills.

Education prefers specialized training beyond high school in graphic design or related fields; familiarity with HTML/coding for variable data projects is a plus. Salary TBD.

Qualifications

• Education: specialized training beyond high school in graphic design or related field is required.
• Experience: at least two years of experience manipulating multi-colour and four-colour files using a computer.
• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency and ability to adapt to different systems for work.

Responsibilities

• Produce effective collateral projects and publications by designing concepts, proofs, and print-ready art.
• Consult with client/department to achieve communication objectives through typography and design.
• Follow a production schedule to prepare print-ready artwork and coordinate with vendors.
• Manage the Printing Services share folder and train clients on file access.
• Create offset printing plates using desktop programs, imposition, RIP, and CTP workflows.
• Generate variable data print files using HTML/coding tools and coordinate proofs with Creative Services.
• Ensure Printing Services efficiency by using online/tracking software.
• Assist the Pressroom Operator and maintain pre-press area through maintenance and calibration.
• Maintain safety guidelines to reduce on-the-job injuries and support cross-cultural collaboration.

Skills

Prepress

Technical Training

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Artwork

Desktop Publishing

Production Schedule

Instructing

Offset Printing

Data Files

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Education

Completion of specialized training beyond high school in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Swan Global WLL

Doha, DAW, QAUSD 11

Graphic Designer (Prepress designer)

Skills

• Prepress
• Technical Training
• Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Artwork
• Desktop Publishing
• Production Schedule
• Instructing
• Offset Printing
• Data Files
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop

About The Role

Salary\- TBD Duration:\- 2 months ext

• Education: Completion of specialized training beyond high school, such as a two\-year vocational/technical training program in graphic design or a related field, is required.
• Experience: * At least two years of experience is required using a computer to manipulate digital multicolour and four\-color files is required. * Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software is required and adaptable to different systems for the completion of work.
• Responsibilities: 1\.Produces effective collateral projects and publications by participating in project meetings, developing concepts and designs, performing photo shoots and illustrations as needed, producing proofs, and preparing print ready artwork through desktop publishing, and becoming proficient in new software programs and versions as needed.
• 2\. Meets the client’s or department’s communication objectives through a thorough knowledge of type and design in order to develop concepts, sketches, comprehensives, or print\-ready art and advises clients of appropriate options to achieve their communication objectives.
• 3\. Operates within deadlines established for various publications by following an established production schedule, preparing details for print vendors when needed, and archiving the work electronically on the Printing Services server.
• 4\. Maintains the Printing Services share folder on the network by retrieving and clearing files as needed, setting up new clients for access to the folder, and instructing clients on how to access and send files.
• 5\. Produces offset printing plates for the Print Shop for jobs as required using various desktop computer programs, imposition software, RIP to plate software, and computer to plate image setting.
• 6\. Produces variable data files to print for various mailed collateral projects using HTML and coding software to develop and test new ways to create and print variable data projects and communicates with departments and Creative Services on the testing and proofing of variable data projects.
• 7\. Ensures the efficiency of the Office of Printing Services by utilizing the online and tracking software program.
• 8\. Assists the Pressroom Operator as needed on jobs and maintains the pre\-press area by performing maintenance services, cleaning, and making minor repairs and adjustments within demonstrated capabilities, refers other repairs and service needs to qualified vendors and technicians, and keeps equipment properly calibrated to specific standards to produce quality printed pieces.
• 9\. Reduces the likelihood of on\-the\-job injuries by following established safety guidelines when working with chemicals and chemical substances.
• 11\. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• 12\. Remains competent and current through self\-directed professional reading, maintaining a current knowledge of desktop publishing, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Manager, Printing and Postal Services.
• 13\. Contributes to the overall success of the Office of Printing Services by performing other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Contract

Contract length: 6 months

Application Question(s)

• Are you under freelancer visa?
• What is your notice period?
• Are you interested in 2 months extendable project?
• Do you have experience in Adobe Illustrator,Adobe Photoshop and Indesign?