We are looking for a “Visiual Design Specialist” for our client operating in the manufacturing sector. This position will report directly to the Export Manager.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in visual design, graphic design, or a related field.
• Knowledge and experience in printing techniques, printing processes, packaging, and label design.
• Experience in website content management and visual design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Strong attention to detail, with an organized, careful, and results-oriented approach.
• Currently residing in İzmir or willing to relocate.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Carry out and oversee pre-press preparations for design projects.
• Prepare all required label designs for new customers' private label products.
• Make necessary revisions to existing label designs in line with customer requirements.
• Prepare sample labels for products sent as samples and adjust the dimensions of existing labels according to the samples.
• Send customers' ready-to-print carton packaging designs to the printing house.
• Ensure that approval forms received from the printing house are reviewed and approved by the relevant departments/persons, and forward the approved forms to the printing house.
• Check barcodes and address details on materials received from the printing house, ensure that any identified errors are corrected, archive the relevant documents, and obtain final approval from the Export Specialist.
• Provide production approval to the printing house for cartons and bottles approved by the Quality Control Department.
• Prepare designs for magazine advertisements.
• Create stand visuals and designs for trade fairs in which the company participates.
• Prepare product catalogues, flyers, brochures, and other promotional materials.
• Create label designs for new customers and make necessary revisions to existing designs.
• Carry out packaging, labelling, and other related design activities for all new products added to the company's product range.
• Manage the client's corporate website, including its visual design, content, and updates.
• Manage the client's social media accounts and plan and publish weekly and monthly content.
• Ensure the protection and confidentiality of all records, documents, and materials related to the area of responsibility; establish and maintain an organized filing and archiving system.
• Prepare weekly work reports and present them to the Board of Directors.