Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our small team at our central Southampton shop.
As a Print and Design Assistant, you will be dealing with members of the public together with our corporate clients on a one to one basis, over the counter, by email and by telephone to take details of orders and provide quotations.
You will be involved in producing a wide range of high quality printed products cost effectively and on time, and be responsible for ensuring deadlines are met whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
Every day is different, but day-to-day duties will involve printing, finishing and designing. Working with both PC and Mac computers, you will be trained on how to check files to ensure they are print-ready, setup files to maximise printing efficiency and using the various equipment to print and finish on both digital production machines and large format printers, as well as clothing and branded gift items.
Requirements
- Must be computer literate- competent using both Mac and PC operating systems.
- Must have experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong English skills are required, including spelling and grammar- confident to write emails, and produce copy for clients' artwork.
- Strong communicator with members of the general public and the team.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also being self-motivated.
- Capability to perform heavy lifting and work in a physically demanding environment.
- Previous experience working within a digital print environment would also be preferred.
If you are passionate about printing and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Design Assistant.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,000.00-£26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- Are you local to central Southampton?
- How proficient are you using Adobe Creative Suite; particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop?
Please give yourself a rating (1 being a beginner and 10 meaning you are highly skilled/expert level).
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2025