Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 08:00 – 16:00
Reporting To: Alastair Reddy - Team Lead QC, Art Department, SMD TechnologiesRole OverviewWe are seeking a detail-driven, fast-working QC Print Designer to join our dynamic Art Department. This role is pivotal in maintaining the high-quality output of our packaging and print materials, ensuring they meet our brand, print, and retail standards before going to production.You’ll need lightning-fast turnaround times, a designer’s eye, and a proofreader’s precision. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on accuracy, consistency, and catching the smallest detail that others might miss.Key ResponsibilitiesQuality Control & Output
- Complete a minimum of 130 QC checks per month across packaging, artwork, and design files.
- Audit and adjust dielines, legends, spelling, fonts, finishes, colour models (CMYK, overprint), and alignment.
- Ensure all design elements (logos, codes, barcodes, QR codes) are accurate, consistent, and placed correctly.
- Flag design risks proactively, e.g. low-quality images, incorrect briefs, missing assets, and report to team lead or traffic.
- When QC load is low, support the department by updating style guides, templates, or assisting with internal design tasks.
- Communicate clearly and efficiently with traffic managers and fellow designers to resolve queries and complete tasks.
- Keep task statuses up to date on Nucleus (our traffic system), ensuring traffic and management can track progress at a glance.
- Follow up or request new work proactively when capacity allows.
- Conduct thorough finishing checks before handover, ensuring quality, spelling, alignment, codes and images meet SMD standards.
- Uphold brand and compliance guidelines across all regional packaging variants.
- 2+ years experience in print or packaging QC/design
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and InDesign (DTP/print setup essential)
- High-speed turnaround and the ability to manage multiple QC checks per day
- Exceptional attention to detail, especially spelling, layout, sizing, and technical print elements
- Knowledge of packaging formats and commercial print standards
- Ability to follow brand and technical guides, and flag inconsistencies confidently
- Employee Wellness Programme
- Onsite Gym Access
- All the coffee you can drink!
- Friday Company Lunches
- Energetic team environment with product launches, and creative projects
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