Plennegy: Graphic Designer - GreyTown at Plennegy Group

Description

• Plennegy (Pty) Ltd was founded in 1955 and is both a trading and holding company with its core business being related to agriculture and property investments. Together with its associated companies, the group develops, produces and distributes seed, as well as supplies farming equipment, fuel and vehicles to the agricultural and retail industries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

LAYOUT, DESIGN, AND PHOTO ENHANCEMENT

• Receive job from customer.
• Set up a rough layout on the computer and advise customers on various ideas and approaches.
• Scan necessary artwork.
• Design and prepare artwork applying layout guidelines.
• Do initial proofing. 
• Do all necessary typing for the job, set up captions, and ensure appropriate choice of text, etc.
• Tweak and enhance photos, touch up damaged photos to maximise impact.
• Evaluate and alter accordingly.
• Send proof for approval.

FINAL COMPUTER-GENERATED ARTWORK

• Obtain approval of proof.
• Print the product on the relevant printer.
• Select suitable material or display solution to create an appropriate image.
• Liaise and coordinate jobs to make certain quality is high.
• Supervise staff helping with the final product.

GENERATE QUOTES AND ESTIMATES FOR CLIENTS

• Generate quotes for customers based on their requirements.
• Add new customers to quoting database.

APPLICATION AND BRANDING

• Prepare all material prior to application.
• Prepare and arrange branding for vehicles, signs, or buildings.
• Install and erect signage.
• Set up the heat press for clothing heat transfers.

Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Min: Matric
• Ideal: Tech Diploma (Graphic Design)
• Legal Requirements
• Min: Code 8 driver’s license 

Training

• Min: Operating large format printers, refresher courses I design and short courses in CAD and DTP typing
• Ideal: Same Hazard & Safety Requirements

Experience

• Minimum – Desktop Publisher – 2 years, colour management and use of appropriate file types for various applications
• Experience in DTP, graphic design, and use of specialised printing and cutting software for specialised large format printers and cutters – 2 years