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Assistant Manager Graphic & Surface Design Job Location: Hyderabad - Full-Time, On-Site Job Title: Assistant Manager Graphic & Surface Design Location: Hyderabad Company: Pokarna Engineered Stone Limited Department: R&D Reports To: Head of Product Development (R&D) Job Summary: Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and creatively driven Graphic and Surface Designer with a design background from the National Institute of Design (NID) / Equivalent institutions to join our team in developing high-quality surface aesthetics for engineered stone slabs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating design concepts into printable formats, optimizing printing technology for industrial applications, and ensuring visual quality across our product line. Key Responsibilities: Design and Develop graphics to Implement commercial scale surface printing on engineered stone products (e.g., quartz surfaces, sintered stone, etc.). Collaborate with R&D department, and production teams to conceptualize, prototype, and finalize surface patterns. Operate and maintain digital/rotary/UV printing equipment used in stone decoration. Create high-resolution surface patterns, textures, and color layouts using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrators and alike), CAD/CAM, and RIP software. Optimize ink adhesion, durability, and colourfastness for printed designs on various stone surfaces. Conduct trials and quality checks to ensure consistency, accuracy, and durability of prints across production batches. Interface with material scientists and chemical engineers to assess surface treatments and compatibility with printing technologies. Stay up-to-date with design trends and software skills for material innovations, and sustainable printing solutions. Required Qualifications: Bachelor s Degree or Postgraduate Diploma from the National Institute of Design (NID) / Equivalent institutions, in Printing Technology, Graphic Design, Ceramic & Glass Design, or related disciplines. 0 2 years of relevant experience in surface design and applications. Strong knowledge of printing systems such as digital inkjet, UV, sublimation, and screen printing. Proficiency in design and editing software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW, AutoCAD (preferred). Understanding of materials used in engineered stones, especially ink absorption and curing processes. Hands-on experience in color management, RIP software, and profile calibration. Desired traits: A good eye for design when working to create graphics of marbles, quartzites and other natural stone materials. Experience working with engineered stone, ceramics, or architectural surface materials is a plus. Strong sense of aesthetics and design interpretation for consumer and architectural markets. Problem-solving mindset with an eye for process optimization and detail. Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment.
