Production Graphic Designer for Signage & Large-Format

Zohorecruit; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Centurion, South Africa, is seeking a production-minded Graphic Designer to join its design team. You will create original artwork and prepare print-ready files for signage, vehicle wraps and display products, collaborating with sales and production to meet deadlines.

You have a diploma or degree in Graphic Design, at least 2 years’ experience in signage/print, and strong skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign or CorelDRAW.

Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in Graphic Design or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience as a designer in signage/print/branding.
• Strong working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, and/or CorelDRAW.
• Solid print pre-press knowledge: bleed, resolution, CMYK and colour profiles.
• Experience preparing vector cut files for CNC, laser or vinyl cutting.
• A portfolio showing signage, vehicle wrap or large-format work.

Responsibilities

• Design original artwork and adapt client-supplied artwork for signage, perspex, vehicle wraps, packaging and display products.
• Liaise with clients and the sales team to clarify briefs, sizing and specifications.
• Ensure designs meet brand guidelines, client requirements and production feasibility.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Set up print-ready files with bleed, resolution, colour profiles and cut lines.
• Prepare vector cut files for CNC routing, laser cutting and digital cutting tables.
• Proof all files for accuracy before release to production and obtain sign-off.
• Visit the production floor to inspect proofs and colour accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Print pre-press knowledge

Signage/vehicle wrap design

Vector file prep

Education

Diploma or degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

CorelDRAW

Job description

Our client in Centurion, South Africa, is seeking a production-minded Graphic Designer to join its design team. You will create original artwork and prepare print-ready files for signage, vehicle wraps and display products, collaborating with sales and production to meet deadlines.

You have a diploma or degree in Graphic Design, at least 2 years’ experience in signage/print, and strong skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign or CorelDRAW.