Graphic Designer – Printing & Advertising

Job Summary

The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating visual concepts and print-ready artwork for corporate clients in a printing and advertising company. This role involves interpreting client briefs, designing for both print and advertising media, preparing files for production, and collaborating with the operations and production teams to ensure accurate, high-quality output and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has strong creative skills, excellent print production knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple corporate accounts and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Creative Development

· Interpret client briefs, brand guidelines, and marketing objectives to create effective designs.
· Design print materials such as brochures, catalogs, flyers, posters, business cards, letterheads, packaging, labels, and point-of-sale materials.
· Design advertising materials such as billboards, roll-up banners, signage, vehicle wraps, exhibition booth graphics, social media creatives, and promotional items.
· Develop creative concepts, layouts, mockups, and visual presentations for client approval.
· Ensure all designs align with the client’s brand identity and advertising goals.
· Adapt designs across different formats, sizes, and media while maintaining visual consistency.
· Stay updated on design trends, printing techniques, and advertising formats.

Print Production & Prepress

· Prepare print-ready files with correct bleed, crop marks, resolution, color mode (CMYK/RGB), fonts.
· Perform preflight checks and correct file errors before sending to production.
· Understand printing methods including offset, digital, large-format, screen printing, UV, and finishing processes.
· Recommend appropriate substrates, materials, finishes, and production methods to clients and internal teams.
· Create templates, and mockups for packaging, signage, and promotional items.
· Coordinate with production staff and vendors to resolve technical issues.
· Conduct press checks and proof approvals when required.
· Ensure color accuracy and print quality across all jobs.

Client & Account Collaboration

· Attend client briefings and meetings to fully understand design requirements.
· Ask clarifying questions and document specifications accurately.
· Present design concepts and explain creative rationale to clients.
· Incorporate client feedback and revisions promptly.
· Follow up on design approvals to keep projects moving.
· Provide professional recommendations on design, materials, and advertising formats.
· Maintain strong relationships with corporate clients and account managers.

Project & File Management

· Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and prioritize based on deadlines.
· Track project status and communicate progress to account managers and production teams.
· Maintain organized digital files, version control, and asset libraries.
· Archive final artwork and brand assets for future use.
· Meet deadlines without compromising quality.
· Assist in preparing cost estimates for design and production work when needed

Compensation

· Salary: 25,000

Department: Creative / Design
Reports To: Creative Director / Operations Manager
Supervises: Junior Designers

Location: Addis Ababa

Employment Type: Full-time