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About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and technical Graphic Designer with 3–5 years of experience in an advertising agency environment. The ideal candidate does not just design; they understand the technical journey from screen to print. You will be responsible for creating high-quality visuals and managing the pre-press process for various output machinery, specifically UV Printers, Large Format Plotters, and Digital Printers.

Key Responsibilities
Creative Design: Develop engaging visuals for signage, branding, packaging, vehicle wraps, and corporate stationery (business cards, brochures).

Print Operation & Transfer: Prepare and transfer final design files to print production machines, ensuring compatibility with UV Flatbed Printers, Large Format Plotters, and Digital Presses.

Pre-Press Management: Expertly handle color separation, bleed setup, crop marks, and resolution checks to ensure zero errors during the printing process.

RIP Software Management: Use Raster Image Processing (RIP) software to nest and queue jobs efficiently for production.

Quality Control: Monitor color accuracy (CMYK/Pantone matching) and print quality on different substrates (acrylic, vinyl, paper, canvas).

Client Collaboration: Work closely with the sales team to interpret client briefs and ensure designs are feasible for production within deadlines.

Required Experience & Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of proven experience in an Advertising Agency or Print Production House.

Technical Expertise:

Hands-on experience operating or preparing files for UV Printers (e.g., for acrylic/gifts) and Large Format machinery.

Strong knowledge of printing materials (vinyl, flex, stickers, rigid substrates).

Software Proficiency: Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro). Experience with RIP software (e.g., Onyx, Caldera) is a major plus.

Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating both creative design skills and technical print projects (signage, packaging, etc.).

Language: Proficiency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

Soft Skills
Attention to detail (zero tolerance for typos or sizing errors).

Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.

Strong problem-solving skills regarding print feasibility.