Graphic Designer – Print Production (Machine Operator)

About the role

Lanyardy® is seeking a full‑time Graphic Designer for its print production team. The role blends graphic design, artwork preparation, and operation of various printing machines to deliver customized lanyards, badges, wristbands and other printed products.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor printing equipment for lanyards, badges, cards, stickers and other customized items.
• Prepare customer artwork and production files, ensuring correct dimensions, bleed, resolution and colour specifications.
• Create and modify designs using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or CorelDRAW.
• Perform pre‑press checks on dimensions, colours, fonts and alignment.
• Run heat‑transfer, sublimation, UV and digital printers, including variable‑data printing (names, QR codes, barcodes).
• Conduct test prints, monitor quality, and ensure final products match approved artwork.
• Maintain production records, perform routine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance.
• Support cutting, finishing, assembly and packing as needed, especially during high‑volume events.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Printer Operator, Graphic Designer, Pre‑Press Operator or Digital Printing Operator.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; CorelDRAW is a plus.
• Understanding of CMYK/RGB, resolution, bleed, vector artwork and colour matching.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple orders under tight deadlines and cooperate with sales and operations teams.

Required skills

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• CorelDRAW (advantage)
• Operation of UV, sublimation, heat‑transfer, card/badge and digital printers
• Variable‑data printing (QR codes, barcodes)
• Pre‑press file preparation and checks