Kickstart your design career as a Graphic Designer Intern at Ramco Printing Works Ltd in Nairobi! If you're a creative Kenyan professional with a passion for bringing designs to life, this opportunity is for you. You'll be instrumental in preparing digital artwork for printing, collaborating with clients, and ensuring top-notch production results. Leverage your Adobe Creative Suite skills and knowledge of printing processes to thrive in a fast-paced environment, working on diverse projects from branding to printed collateral. Bring your proactive attitude and eye for detail to a leading East African printing company.
At Ramco Printing Works Ltd, our passion is great print - whether off-set or digital. We specialize in printing, packaging and promotional items. Based in Nairobi, Kenya , we are one of the largest off-set print presses in East Africa and pride ourselves in working with some of the leading brands in Kenya.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER INTERN
DEPARTMENT : PRE-PRESS
REPORTING TO : PRE-PRESS MANAGER
ROLE PURPOSE:
To prepare digital files and artwork for printing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasked as below but not limited to;
- Work on new designs and revise existing files which may include: typesetting, illustrations, photo manipulation, logo design, branding, and designing printed collateral
- Advise customer service staff and clients on alternative graphic options based on the project artwork, material selection, and technologies
- Impose digital files for efficient print and bindery production
- Effectively and professionally communicate with clients and advise of any issues concerning their files or deadline
- Prepare client graphic files for optimum proofing and production results
- Schedule jobs by due dates or as requested by management
- Ensure file and production consistency with past and similar jobs
- Receive the idea of the artwork from the client through the sales team for design purposes of the product
- Work with client on getting the final artwork approved for further processing of the job.
- Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Certificate/Diploma in Electronic Publication or Graphic and Design or any related course.
ATTRIBUTES FOR THE ROLE:
- Thorough knowledge of all aspects of printing processes
- Ms Office skills
- Adobe Creative suite preferably Illustrator, photoshop, In-Design
- Knowledge in Flexo and offset printing
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proactive attitude with adaptability
- Team player
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to perform well under pressure
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