Graphic Designer
3 weeks ago
Egbeda, Oyo State, Nigeria
Career Thrive Solutions
Full time
1. Job Title & Basic Information
- Job Title: Graphic Designer
- Location: Egbeda, Lagos (Proximity to the Egbeda/Alimosho area is highly preferred)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Start Date: Candidate must be ready to resume in January 2026
Smallville Technologies LTD is a multifaceted firm providing innovative solutions across IT, design, printing, training, oil & gas, and real estate. We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer who can bridge the gap between creative thinking and technical execution. In this role, you will handle projects from the initial brief through to final physical output, ensuring high-quality results and technical accuracy. You will collaborate closely with clients and team members to enhance brand identities and empower businesses with efficient, versatile visual solutions.
3. Core Responsibilities (The "What")- Creative Design: Develop visually compelling designs for branding, social media, and marketing materials such as flyers, banners, business cards, and corporate stationery.
- Pre-Press Production: Prepare print-ready files with correct color profiles (CMYK), bleed marks, margins, and high-resolution settings.
- Print Management: Supervise the printing process, including operating digital or large-format printers where required and coordinating with external print vendors.
- Material Selection: Recommend appropriate paper types, finishes (lamination, UV, embossing), and printing techniques to achieve desired outcomes.
- Quality Control: Review finished print materials to ensure they meet quality standards and are free from errors.
- Client Collaboration: Engage with clients to understand their needs, offer professional design guidance, and implement revisions when necessary.
- Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in a design studio or commercial printing environment.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of CorelDraw (essential for the Lagos print market) and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Technical Print Knowledge: Proven experience with pre-press and post-press processes, including scaling designs for large-format printing without quality loss.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field is preferred.
- Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a range of design styles and completed physical print work.
- Digital Integration: Familiarity with web design principles and multimedia production.
- Industry Trends: Stay updated on the latest design trends and printing technologies to offer innovative solutions to clients.
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for aesthetics, typography, color accuracy, alignment, and error detection.
- Time Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with clients and team members.
- Problem Solving: Creative thinking and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues during the production phase.
- Tangible Results: The opportunity to see your creative designs transformed into tangible, high-quality print products.
- Environment: A collaborative and creative working environment within the Alimosho area.
- Compensation: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Growth: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your creative, technical, and professional skills.
- Incentives: A performance-based bonus structure is in place to reward excellence, productivity, and outstanding contributions.
Interested candidates should submit their application along with a link to their portfolio. Please note that applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
- Requirement: Ensure you are available for a January 2026 start date.
- Note: Candidates living in close proximity to Egbeda are strongly encouraged to apply.
