Printing designer

Job Description

Print designers bridge the gap between creative visual art and the technical requirements of physical printing presses. They ensure that layouts, colors, and typography look stunning on screen and translate accurately onto paper, fabric, or other tangible substrates.Pre-press Setup & Proofing: Prepare print-ready artwork, adjust resolutions, manage color calibration, and conduct final pre-flight checks to prevent production errors.Layout & Asset Creation: Design tangible materials such as catalogs, packaging, brochures, magazines, or textile patterns using vector and multi-page editing tools.Collaboration & Communication: Coordinate with clients, creative directors, editors, and print vendors to align on project scopes, timelines, and material selections.Quality Control: Review print samples, check color consistency, and verify font licensing or asset management.Education: A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual arts, or a related field.Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in a print design or production role.Software Proficiency: Mastery of industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of typography, color calibration, and printing standards (such as GRACoL, G7, or SWOP).Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong time-management capabilities, and the ability to accept and implement constructive feedback.