GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Company Description

IPP Malaysia is a one-stop solution provider specializing in high-hygiene packaging. The company is dedicated to delivering innovative and high-quality packaging solutions to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and expertise, IPP Malaysia is committed to excellence and customer satisfaction. Located in Bukit Raja, the company is a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable packaging services.

Role Description

• This is a full-time on-site role located in Bukit Raja for a Graphic Designer
• To be responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact which involves aligning customer needs to Company capabilities, in every decision making process
• To develop creative ideas and concepts, with innovation and sustainability as the key foundation in meeting customer objectives
• To lead graphics development initiatives for the Company related to training, town halls, festive celebrations, campaigns, customer convention events, and social media posts
• To have a deep, comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines
• To manage and develop more than one NPD brief at a time and be able to allocate the relevant amount of time to ensure all development milestones are achieved
• To meet with Marketing and Product Development Managers to discuss the business objectives and the requirements of the job
• To conduct a half-yearly assessment on all layouts in the Company and accompanying facilities and ensure layouts and movements are all up-to-date
• Where changes are made to layouts, approval is first required by the QA Assistant Manager and Senior Plant Manager
• To be able to accurately estimate the time required to complete the work, and plan your time accordingly
• To ensure there is 0 development failures related to Layout and Loading Specification Sheets, Graphics Development, Tooling Delays/Errors, Ink Matching Delays/Errors, Internal Order Delays/Errors, Colour Folder Errors/Delays, Trial Run Delays/Errors, and Product Manufacturing Specification Delays/Errors
• To maintain 100% complete set of development records for all new product developments: NPD Calendar, Weekly NPD Brief, Minutes of Meeting, Post-mortem , Review Notes, Signed Customer Approvals, Valid and Accurate Specifications, Valid Statement of Compliance, New Product Validation Reports, Food Safety Lab Test Reports, and Lot A samples
• To follow and continue to implement all Product Development SOP's in line with Company established protocol
• To present finalised ideas and concepts to the Marketing Manager, Product Development Manager, Senior Business Development Manager, and Senior Plant Manager for approval
• To work with a wide range of media, including photography and computer-aided design (CAD)
• To proofread accurately in order to produce accurate and high-quality work
• To keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as QuarkXPress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Graphics and Graphic Design
• Experience in Logo Design and Branding
• Strong skills in Typography
• Proficient in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent creative and conceptual thinking skills
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
• Experience in the packaging industry is a plus