Matching & Production Designer

About this role

Responsibilities

• Client Colour Matching: Match client Pantone, brand colours, fabric samples or reference prints on the digital printer
• ICC Profile Management: Create and maintain ICC profiles for vinyl, flex, canvas, wallpaper, textile and sticker
• Spectrophotometer Use: Use X-Rite or i1 devices to measure and match colours accurately
• Proofing: Take print proofs and secure client approval before bulk production
• Colour Correction: Adjust RGB to CMYK, saturation, brightness and contrast for the best print output
• File Preparation: Check and correct client files for resolution, bleed, cut lines, colour mode and font outlines
• RIP Software: Work in Onyx, Wasatch or Caldera on nesting, tiling and scaling for large format
• Artwork Editing: Make minor edits in CorelDraw, Illustrator and Photoshop — logo placement, text correction, background removal
• Mockups: Create 3D mockups for vehicle wraps, shop signage and event branding for client approval
• Layout & Imposition: Arrange multiple jobs to reduce media waste and increase efficiency
• Printer Operation: Handle basic operation of eco-solvent, UV, DTF, sublimation and latex printers
• Material Knowledge: Understand vinyl, flex, backlit, one-way vision and textile media, and recommend the best material for each job
• Quality Control: Check the final print for banding, colour shift and scratches before dispatch
• Waste Reduction: Optimise ink usage and media nesting to control cost
• Troubleshooting: Coordinate with the printer technician on any colour or print head issue

Requirements

• FA or Graduation
• 4 to 5 years in digital printing, large format or textile printing
• Colour theory, Pantone matching, ICC profiling and file prepress
• Hands-on with RIP software — Onyx, Wasatch or Caldera
• CorelDraw, Illustrator and Photoshop for artwork correction
• A strong eye for colour detail, fast decision making, and comfort working under deadline pressure

Skills