22 Oct
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Connect
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Thiruvananthapuram
22 Oct
Connect
Thiruvananthapuram
Job Type: Full time
Department: Design & Branding
About Connect CorpConnect Corp specializes in corporate gifting and customized promotional products, helping businesses create a lasting impression through personalized gifts, branded merchandise, and premium gifting solutions. We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with strong technical knowledge of design software, print production, engraving, product mockups, and branding.
Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Graphic Designer who can create high-quality designs for customized corporate gifts, product branding, engraving, marketing materials, brochures, and digital platforms.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of various design file formats, print-ready artwork preparation, product logo placement, 3D-style product presentations, and high-resolution image editing. The candidate should be proficient in CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and other relevant design tools.
- Key ResponsibilitiesGraphic Design & Branding: Create creative and professional designs for corporate gifts, promotional products, customized merchandise, and branding materials.
- Print-Ready Artwork: Prepare print-ready files for various printing methods, ensuring correct dimensions, resolution, color settings, bleed, and output specifications.
- Engraving Designs: Create precise vector artwork suitable for laser engraving and other engraving applications on products such as pens, bottles, trophies, plaques, metal gifts, and other customized items.
- Product Mockups: Develop realistic and professional product mockups to showcase customized gifts and branding concepts before production.
- Logo Placement & Product Branding: Position and adapt customer logos accurately on different products, considering size, alignment, visibility, and production requirements.
- 3D-Style Product Designs: Create visually appealing 3D-style designs, product presentations, effects, and branding previews wherever required.
- Brochures & Marketing Materials: Design professional brochures, catalogues, product flyers, company profiles, promotional materials, and corporate gifting presentations.
- Website & Digital Graphics:
Create high-resolution product images, website banners, promotional graphics, and digital marketing creatives optimized for online use.
- Image Editing & Enhancement: Edit, retouch, resize, enhance, and optimize product photographs while maintaining high visual quality.
- File Format Management: Work confidently with AI, CDR, PSD, PDF, SVG, EPS, PNG, JPEG, TIFF, and other commonly used design formats, ensuring compatibility with printing, engraving, and digital publishing workflows.
- Production Coordination: Coordinate with printing vendors, production teams, and internal departments to ensure artwork accuracy and smooth execution.
- Design Quality Control: Check artwork, spelling, dimensions, logo accuracy, resolution, and final output files before sending them for production.
Required Skills & Software KnowledgeCandidates should have practical working knowledge of the following:
- CorelDRAW: Vector design, logo placement, layout preparation, print-ready artwork, and engraving-ready files.
- Adobe Photoshop: Product image editing, photo retouching, background removal, mockup creation, image enhancement, and creative effects.
- Canva: Brochures, presentations, social media creatives, promotional designs, and marketing materials.
- Adobe Illustrator: Vector graphics, logo preparation, and scalable artwork (an added advantage).
- 3D Design & Mockup Tools: Basic knowledge of 3D effects, product visualization, realistic mockups, and presentation techniques.
- AI-Powered Design Tools: Familiarity with modern AI-based design and image-enhancement tools is an advantage.
Technical Knowledge RequiredThe candidate should understand:
- Vector and raster graphics and the differences between them.
- The appropriate use of CDR, AI, EPS, SVG, PDF, PSD, PNG, JPEG, and TIFF formats.
- High-resolution artwork preparation for professional printing.
- RGB and CMYK color modes and their applications.
- DPI, image resolution, bleed, margins, and print dimensions.
- Vector path preparation and artwork requirements for laser engraving.
- Transparent backgrounds, image masking, clipping paths, and background removal.
- Product mockup creation and accurate logo positioning on different surfaces.
- Exporting files in the correct formats for print, engraving, websites, and digital marketing.
- Qualifications & ExperienceA degree, diploma, or certification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field is preferred.
- Practical experience in graphic design, product branding, printing, or customized merchandise is an advantage.
- Freshers with strong design skills and a good portfolio may also apply.
- A portfolio demonstrating product mockups, logo designs, print layouts, brochures, and image editing will be an advantage.
- Personal SkillsStrong creativity and visual design sense.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to understand client requirements and translate them into effective designs.
- Good time management and the ability to handle multiple design tasks.
- Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and design techniques.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for a designer who understands not only how to create attractive designs but also how to prepare technically accurate artwork for real-world production.
The ideal candidate should be capable of taking a project from concept to completion—from logo placement and product mockups to print-ready or engraving-ready files, brochures, catalogues, and website visuals.
If you are passionate about graphic design, product customization, and corporate branding, we would love to hear from you!
How to ApplyInterested candidates can submit their resume and portfolio showcasing relevant design work.
Company: Connect Corp
Application: Please include samples of product mockups, branding designs, brochures, and print-ready artwork in your portfolio.
📌 Graphic Designer (Thiruvananthapuram)
🏢 Connect
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