PrintingLahore

Graphic Designer

Lahore
Full Time

Posted 8 days agoApply by Nov 2, 7:00 PM UTC

The essentials

Experience3 Years
Career levelNon-Managerial
ShiftMorning Shift
EducationBachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or equivalent diploma with 2+ years of professional experience in print/prepress and packaging design. Certifications in Adobe CC and practical prepress coursework are an advantage.

What you’ll be doing

Altoheed Printer is a Lahore-based printing and packaging company serving commercial and retail clients. The Graphic Designer will support prepress, packaging layout and marketing collateral design, collaborating with account managers, print production staff and finishing teams to ensure accurate press-ready files.

Responsibilities

Create original layouts, artwork and packaging dielines for labels, boxes, brochures and marketing materials consistent with brand and printing constraints.
Prepare and optimize files for offset and digital printing, including color separations, trapping, bleeds, crop marks and embedded fonts.
Convert client-supplied artwork to print-ready PDFs and perform preflight checks to identify and fix technical issues.
Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot color, registration and imposition challenges on press.
Maintain organized file libraries, version history and clear file instructions.

What we’re looking for

Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop for layout, retouching and packaging dielines.
Knowledge of color theory, Pantone (PMS) matching, CMYK and spot color workflows.
Experience preparing print-ready files: bleed, trim, slug, trapping, overprints and export to high-resolution PDF/X standards.
Familiarity with prepress processes, file preflight, imposition basics and artwork optimization for offset and digital presses.
Ability to work with dielines, vector artwork, die-cut templates and barcode placement for packaging.
Attention to detail, strong typography sense and ability to follow brand guidelines strictly.
Good communication skills for liaising with clients, account managers and press operators; ability to interpret briefs and provide clear file instructions.
Time management and ability to prioritize multiple print jobs in a fast-paced production schedule.