Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Mr Rambhai came to Kenya in the early 1940s from the Gujarat region of India. He started a small hardware store in downtown Nairobi in 1948 and that was the humble beginnings of what is now the Ramco Group. His 3 sons, Kirit, Mahendra and Chandrakant joined the family business after their studies and based on these strong family ties, the group built a solid...

Responsibilities or duties

To prepare digital files and artwork for printing.

Tasked as below but not limited to;

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Key Result Areas)

• 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 or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate/Diploma in Electronic Publication or Graphic and Design or any related course.

SKILLS AND 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

• 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

• 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

• Certificate/Diploma in Electronic Publication or Graphic and Design or any related course.