Job Description

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The Company

Prontaprint is the UK's leading business-to-business solution provider for print and a whole host of other business requirements, supported through our network of Business Centres in the UK and Ireland. We are experts in printing and design in Walsall and Sutton Coldfield. We can offer Leaflets, Flyers, Posters, PVC Banners, Canvas, Business Cards and Business Stationery, Letterheads, Compliment Slips, Invitations, Greeting Cards, and Order of Services.

Our Walsall team offer a wide range of affordable printing, design and finishing solutions. We pride ourselves on our fast service, without hindering our quality and environmentally friendly practice.

We have been providing top quality business-to-business print services and solutions for over forty years and have a wealth of experience.

We are now seeking a Graphic Design & Production Assistant to join the team and help grow our business further.

The Role

Due to continued growth and success, a new opportunity for a Graphic Designer & Production Assistant has become available within our Walsall branch. The successful applicant will ideally have at least

3 years experience within the print industry

and will be responsible for designing and digital production of paper materials and clothing. Managing the clients and organising production team & supplies.

Key Responsibilities

Design To Client Brief Production using Digital Xerox Machines Production Using Roland Large Format Printer Production using OKI & Sublimination Printers Maintenance & Calibration of all digital machines Provide and deliver excellent customer service to new and existing customers through various channels (e.g - face to face, telephone, email, social media). Arrange and attend meetings with prospective and existing customers in order to raise awareness and sell our printing solutions Proactively build customer database Update and maintain the CRM system Attend internal meetings to report results General office administration (Invoicing & Estimating Quotes) Assist in helping to finish projects and deliver to client. Making sure we are getting competitive pricing from all suppliers

Skills Required

Design Qualification or in depth knowledge of Adobe Software e.g Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign.

Commercial awareness Ability to manage customer expectations and adapt to customer requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Effective listening skills Negotiation skills

Personal Qualities

A polite and friendly manner Motivated and driven Lots of initiative A positive attitude Ability to think on your feet

Key Requirements

Work experience in similar environment essential. In-depth Knowledge of Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign (1 year)

FULL COVER LETTER MUST BE SENT WITH APPLICATION, OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IMMEDIATELY.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 10.42 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Walsall, WS2 8AQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

Graphic design: 3 years (required) Print Industry: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person