Graphics Designer at Nampak

Job Description

Purpose of Role: Transform digital media into printable artwork for Litho and Dry Offset Letterpress processes.

• Interpret customer briefs.
• Technical support to customers and their Design Agencies.
• Rework customer artwork files to suit printing capabilities and constraints.
• Take ownership and accountability for each design worked on.
• Output digital files onto film via image-setter and CtP.
• Ensure accuracy and required quality of all designs.
• Audit all work carried out to ensure that it adheres to prescribed procedures and requirements.
• Assist with maintenance and housekeeping of all output devices.
• Load output devices with consumables.
• Make Litho and Mono printing plates as and when required.
• Monitor levels of consumables

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12.
• National Diploma in Graphic Design or Desktop Publishing (DTP), from a recognized institution.
• Min 5 years’ apple mac experience in the following software packages: illustrator, photoshop, and work flow
• Must have passed the color perception test (to be done every two years thereafter)

Knowledge and Skills

• Be proficient on the Apple Mackintosh platform with Adobe software
• Production experience
• Problem solving skills
• Management Skills
• Computer Literacy with MS Office.
• Good Communication Skills

Experience

• Minimum 5 years production experience in a highly pressurized package manufacturing environment.
• Minimum training time for competence: 3 yrs. appropriate DTP packaging exp.

Competencies

• Have good administrative and numeracy skills
• Must not be colour blind. (Will be subjected to in-house colour
• perception test).
• Above average communication and reporting skills.
• Able to work independently under pressure.