Horizon Tech is seeking a production-savvy Graphic Designer to create client-ready concepts and production-ready files for signage and large-format graphics. This is a full-time role aligned to U.S. business hours, collaborating with sales/PMs, and production to turn briefs/site specs into accurate proofs, mockups, and files that run smoothly on printer/CNC. Deliverables include AI, PDF/X1a, EPS, TIFF, SVG/DXF. This draft can be tailored to your equipment and workflows.
Key responsibilities
- Design/layout for storefront/interior/exterior signs, window/wall graphics, banners, trade show displays, vehicle graphics, and basic wayfinding.
- Prepare productionready files: correct scale, bleeds, paneling/tiling, grommet/hem marks, dielines/cut paths, spot white/varnish layers, routing vectors.
- Create clear proofs/mockups with dimensions, materials, and hardware notes; manage revisions quickly and maintain version control.
- Preflight artwork (fonts/links, resolution at size, color modes, overprint/knockout) and export to shop standards (e.g., PDF/X1a, AI, EPS, TIFF, SVG/DXF).
- Coordinate with production for vinyl, printcut, router/laser workflows; ensure files run with minimal rework.
- Maintain organized folders, naming conventions, and deadlines across multiple concurrent jobs.
Qualifications:
- 2-4+ years in a sign/print/large-format environment.
- Expert Adobe Illustrator; strong Photoshop; working knowledge of InDesign (CorelDRAW a plus).
- Solid signage prepress fundamentals: scale, paneling, DPI at size, vector vs raster, spot vs process, vinyl cut vs printcut.
- Experience preparing files for banners, window/wall graphics, dimensional letters, channel letters/cabinets, and wayfinding.
- Familiarity with RIP/workflow tools (Onyx/Caldera/Flexi/Fiery); basic CNC/router prep preferred.
- Strong typography/layout, attention to detail, communication, and time management; reliable remote setup and internet.
- Portfolio with relevant signage/large-format samples.
Other Details:
- Job Timings: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST.
- Office location: Shaheed-E-Millat Road, off to Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Rs150,000.00 - Rs200,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working in an onsite evening night shift role?
- What will be your expected salary?
Education:
Experience:
- Adobe Creative Cloud Suite: 3 years (Required)
- CNC, signage and large‑format graphics.: 3 years (Required)
- AI, PDF/X‑1a, EPS, TIFF, SVG/DXF.: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- Fluent English (Required)
Location:
- Karachi Shahra-E-Faisal (Required)
Work Location: In person