Master Visual Excellence Through Creative Imaging and Production Expertise
Bring your dual mastery of advanced imaging and ad production to large-scale publishing where creative precision meets technical excellence. As an experienced Print Graphic Designer, you'll support our newspaper and prestige imaging requirements through expert Photoshop techniques - complex retouching, colour correction, and deep etching - as well as producing press-ready advertisements in InDesign that meet exacting publication standards. From creative problem-solving and high-end image manipulation to multi-ad layouts and preflight optimisation, your work drives visual impact across premium newspapers and prestige magazines.
Job Overview
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Shift: Day Shift, Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (New South Wales Time)
- Days Off: Weekends Off
- Work Setup: Onsite - Megatower, Ortigas
- Transition to hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH) once performance and team readiness are met.
Exciting Perks Await!
- Competitive Salary Package
- Day shift schedule
- Weekends off
- Prime office location in Ortigas (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
- HMO coverage with free dependent upon regularization
- Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
- Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
- Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
- Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
- Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
- Standard government and Emapta benefits
- Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
- Fun engagement activities for employees
- Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
- Career growth opportunities
- Diverse and supportive work environment
Requirements
Experience & Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience in graphic design, ad production, or advanced imaging within print, advertising, or media environments
- Advanced Adobe InDesign and Photoshop skills, with working knowledge of Illustrator
- Qualification in graphic design, visual communication, print production, or related creative field, or equivalent experience
- Strong print reproduction expertise (CMYK, ink weights, profiles, press standards)
- Experience in newspaper, magazine, catalogue, or premium brand production strongly preferred
- Real estate style guides, retail catalogues, or luxury brand experience is a plus
- Additional training in colour management, prepress, print technology, or advanced retouching techniques is advantageous
- Portfolio demonstrating both advanced imaging/retouching capabilities AND professional ad production work
Core Competencies
- Advanced Adobe InDesign and Photoshop skills, with working knowledge of Illustrator
- Strong print reproduction expertise (CMYK, ink weights, profiles, press standards)
- High-level quality control and proofreading accuracy
- Technical troubleshooting in prepress (fonts, links, colour conflicts)
- Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders
- Strong time management, resilience, and ability to handle high-volume workloads
Professional Attributes
- Meticulous attention to detail with a quality-first, zero-defect mindset
- Strong time management and ability to prioritise multiple creative and production tasks under tight deadlines
- Excellent English communication skills with strong grammar and proofreading ability
- Problem-solving approach to both creative and technical challenges
- Collaborative mindset with ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders
- High resilience and ability to maintain quality standards under high-volume workloads
Key Responsibilities
Basic to Advanced Imaging & Retouching
- Carry out imaging requests in Adobe Photoshop: deep etching, colour correction, retouching, product refinement to print specifications
- Maintain colour and visual consistency across image treatments within campaigns and brand guidelines
Advertisement Production
- Build print advertisements in Adobe InDesign based on supplied assets and creative briefs, ensuring correct dimensions, bleed, trim, margins, and publication specifications
- Work with templates, style guides, and brand specifications across multiple clients and publications
- Maintain high-quality standards across all outputs for newspapers and prestige magazines
Quality Assurance & Technical Excellence
- Conduct thorough preflight checks on files (formats, fonts, links, resolution, colour modes, spelling, layout accuracy) and resolve issues efficiently
- Manage multiple creative and production deadlines simultaneously, prioritise tasks strategically, and ensure timely delivery aligned with production schedules
- Apply a zero-defect approach to all work, catching errors before they reach print
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with internal teams to clarify creative briefs, align production requirements, and communicate risks or challenges proactively
- Provide clear, professional communication regarding file issues, timeline concerns, or specification questions
Note: Occasional overtime or shift adjustments may be required based on business needs (e.g., breaking news or team coverage).
Success in This Role
- First 30 days: Master imaging and production workflows, understand systems and publication specifications, demonstrate consistent quality in both retouching and ad builds, and deliver accurate, error-free outputs.
- First 90 days: Handle increasingly complex imaging and production projects independently, improve SLA performance, actively troubleshoot creative and technical challenges, manage daily requirements with minimal support, and build efficiency in template use.
- First year: Become the go-to expert for complex imaging and production challenges, mentor others on advanced techniques, handle extended responsibilities (material specifications, CI, multi-client workflows), and drive innovation across the end-to-end print fulfilment process.
Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.
Welcome to Emapta Philippines, where high-performing professionals build long-term global careers with leading international companies. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and a finalist in the 2026 Inspiring Workplaces Awards Asia, Emapta delivers a workplace defined by stability, growth, and purpose. Here, your career moves forward with meaningful opportunities, world-class support, and a culture built for excellence.
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