Publication Layout & Graphic Designer | Onsite | Day 1 HMO | Up to 100K

Emapta; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,016,000 - 1,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pioneer team opportunity

Day 1 HMO

Ortigas office location

Unlimited learning and upskilling

Free gym access

Salary Advance Program

Annual leave credits

Mentorship from global leaders

Job summary

Emapta Philippines is building a pioneer Manila creative team for Australian media and publishing. As a Publication Layout & Graphic Designer, you will transform journalism into refined print layouts and digital assets supporting internationally recognized publications, collaborating with Australian partners.

This full-time onsite role in Ortigas offers exposure to premium publishing standards, strong growth, and benefits, with a salary up to PHP100,000 and opportunities to advance as part of

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of relevant design experience preferred, ideally across editorial, print, and digital media.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of print production processes, typography, grid systems, and accurate color management.
• Proven ability to create digital and social media designs, with knowledge of platform specifications and digital design best practices.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs accurately and develop effective visual solutions tailored to target audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, visual composition, and accuracy in delivering high-quality creative work.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple client projects and competing print and digital deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting colleagues and achieving shared objectives.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, ensuring timely delivery, clear progress updates, and consistent client satisfaction.
• Adaptability and openness to constructive feedback, new design tools, workflows, and evolving creative approaches.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset to enhance design processes and studio efficiency.
• Ability to work methodically, maintain high creative standards, and contribute to broader agency initiatives and ad hoc projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality editorial layouts for print publications, maintaining consistency with established brand standards and editorial objectives
• Finalize, pre-flight, and package artwork for print production, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and color specifications
• Refine publication templates and layout structures to streamline production and improve overall design efficiency
• Create visually appealing social media graphics, digital banners, and promotional materials for various client campaigns
• Transform print-based creative concepts into digital assets while preserving brand identity across multiple platforms
• Review campaign performance insights and creative feedback to identify opportunities for improving digital design outcomes
• Coordinate with editors, art directors, and account managers to address creative challenges and enhance design workflows
• Organize creative files and maintain accurate version histories and shared asset libraries for easy team access
• Assist senior designers with broader agency projects and recommend improvements to creative processes and production methods
• Ensure 100% compliance with print production deadlines and technical requirements
• Complete digital design deliverables within campaign timelines while maintaining consistent visual standards
• Limit unnecessary revisions through clear interpretation of briefs and effective problem-solving
• Increase production efficiency by developing reusable templates and improving studio workflows
• Build positive working relationships through communication, teamwork, and asset management

Skills

Editorial design

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Typography & grids

Digital design

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Ownership

Adaptability

Problem solving

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Establish a Pioneer Creative Legacy in Australian Media and Publishing

Some creative opportunities expand your portfolio. Others elevate the standard of work behind it.

Australia's influential media and publishing industry is establishing a pioneer Manila creative team, offering an exceptional platform for editorial design expertise. As a Publication Layout & Graphic Designer, you'll transform journalism into refined print compositions and compelling digital assets supporting internationally recognized publications. Through Emapta, gain meaningful Australian collaboration, exposure to sophisticated publishing standards, premium benefits, and long-term career development designed for Top 1% creative professionals.

Your Global Designer Career Snapshot

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Setup: Onsite, Ortigas
• Salary: Earn up to PHP100,000 (based on skills, expertise, and experience)
• Shift: Flexible Shift, Shifting Off

The Qualifications We Seek

• 3 to 4 years of relevant design experience preferred, ideally across editorial, print, and digital media.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of print production processes, typography, grid systems, and accurate color management.
• Proven ability to create digital and social media designs, with knowledge of platform specifications and digital design best practices.
• Ability to interpret creative briefs accurately and develop effective visual solutions tailored to target audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, visual composition, and accuracy in delivering high-quality creative work.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple client projects and competing print and digital deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting colleagues and achieving shared objectives.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, ensuring timely delivery, clear progress updates, and consistent client satisfaction.
• Adaptability and openness to constructive feedback, new design tools, workflows, and evolving creative approaches.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset to enhance design processes and studio efficiency.
• Ability to work methodically, maintain high creative standards, and contribute to broader agency initiatives and ad hoc projects.

Your Daily Tasks

Editorial & Print Design

• Produce high-quality editorial layouts for print publications, maintaining consistency with established brand standards and editorial objectives
• Finalize, pre-flight, and package artwork for print production, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and color specifications
• Refine publication templates and layout structures to streamline production and improve overall design efficiency

Digital Design & Social Media Content

• Create visually appealing social media graphics, digital banners, and promotional materials for various client campaigns
• Transform print-based creative concepts into digital assets while preserving brand identity across multiple platforms
• Review campaign performance insights and creative feedback to identify opportunities for improving digital design outcomes

Creative Operations & Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with editors, art directors, and account managers to address creative challenges and enhance design workflows
• Organize creative files and maintain accurate version histories and shared asset libraries for easy team access
• Assist senior designers with broader agency projects and recommend improvements to creative processes and production methods

Key Performance Indicators

• Ensure 100% compliance with print production deadlines and technical requirements
• Complete digital design deliverables within campaign timelines while maintaining consistent visual standardsLimit unnecessary revisions through clear interpretation of creative briefs and effective problem-solving
• Increase production efficiency by developing reusable templates and improving studio workflows
• Build positive working relationships through effective communication, teamwork, and reliable creative asset management

Exciting Perks Await!

• Competitive salary package
• Pioneer team opportunity with high career impact
• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Prime office location in Ortigas
• Unlimited learning and upskilling opportunities
• Free gym access with trainer support
• Salary Advance Program through our banking partner
• Exclusive lifestyle perks and referral incentives
• 20 annual leave credits with cash conversion option
• Mentorship from global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities in a supportive work environment
• Fun employee engagement activities and events

Join the Top 1% Talent. A Better Career. A Better Life.

Welcome to Emapta Philippines, where high-performing professionals build long-term global careers with leading international companies. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2026 for the fifth year in a row and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta delivers a workplace defined by stability, growth, and purpose. Here, your career moves forward with meaningful opportunities, world-class support, and a culture built for excellence.