Graphic Designer

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented GraphicDesigner (Print & Production) to join our fun and dynamic Marketing& Communications team. In this role, you will be the visual guardian of ourcampus identity, translating academic excellence into compelling physicalcollateral—from student recruitment brochures and campus posters to eventsignage and decal across our campus.

You will manage the end-to-end design and print productionprocess, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, managing externalagencies, and liaising with print vendors to deliver flawless, brand-alignedvisual assets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Print Design & Campus Collaterals

• Conceptualize and produce high-quality print marketing materials, including course brochures, prospectuses, flyers, campus posters, large-format event backdrops, pull-up banners, and corporate stationery.
• Maintain consistency with the institution’s brand guidelines across all programs (Diploma to MBA level).
• Prepare production-ready files with strict adherence to print standards (CMYK color profiles, bleeds, margins, crops, resolutions, and dielines).

2. Pre-Press & Vendor Management

• Own the entire print production workflow from design output to print timelines.
• Review digital and physical hardcopy proofs, color draw-downs, and material samples to ensure print quality and finishing (e.g., embossing, spot UV, paper weight/texture).

3. Agency & External Partner Coordination

• Formulate clear, concise design briefs for external creative agencies and freelancers when offloading production or campaign-specific workloads.
• Review agency deliverables, provide actionable creative feedback, and ensure final artwork aligns with institutional standards and deadlines.

4. Bilingual Typography & Content Support

• Typeset, lay out, and proofread both English and Chinese marketing copy on printed materials, ensuring linguistic accuracy, cultural nuance, and typographic hierarchy.
• Liaise with Chinese-speaking team or vendors, or regional student recruitment representatives as needed.

5. Ad-Hoc Event & Student Photography (SecondaryTask)

• Provide secondary photo coverage when the primary in-house photographer is unavailable.
• Capture high-quality photos for campus events (e.g., orientation, graduation, masterclasses) and student portraits.
• Perform basic post-processing and photo retouching in Adobe Photoshop / Lightroom or any other tools.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of professional graphic design experience, with a solid focus on print production and brand collateral. Experience in the education or corporate sector is an advantage.
• Technical Mastery:
• Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with quick-turnaround design tools such as Canva is a plus.
• Strong technical understanding of prepress processes, dyeline creation, paper stock selection, and print finishes.
• Language Proficiency:
• Bilingual fluency in English and Chinese (spoken and written) to typeset, edit, and proofread Chinese collateral and communicate with Chinese-speaking partners.
• Photography Skills:
• Fundamental hands-on experience handling DSLR/Mirrorless camera gear for event and portrait photography.

• Soft Skills:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interface with academic heads, external vendors, and creative agencies.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of prioritizing multiple project deadlines simultaneously.
• Attention to detail.

What to Include in Your Application

• An updated Resume / CV.
• A portfolio link or PDF showcasing recent print design work, including multi-page editorial layouts, prepress projects, and sample photography.

Skills

relationship with external agencies, Print Production, print marketing materials, Technical Instruction, Technological Proficiency, Vendor Management, Adobe Illustrator, print industry, pull up banners, Adobe InDesign, Print Materials, Print Collateral, Adhere to Brand Guidelines