Youth Works Hub features this full-time, on-site design role at Print Ready, a walk-in print shop in Ireland. The company is seeking a talented and motivated Junior Graphic Designer who will work directly with clients, manage print projects from concept to output and support daily shop operations. Speed, accuracy and attention to detail are central to the role.
The Role and Work Environment
This is a hands-on, customer-facing position inside a busy walk-in print shop. The successful candidate will manage their own daily workload and assist across design, production and finishing. The role is practical by nature: alongside creative design work, it involves running print equipment, handling finishing tasks and contributing to general shop operations. On-site presence is required; remote working is not available.
Design and Production Responsibilities
The core of the role covers the full lifecycle of a print project:
🖌️ Create, prepare, alter and typeset artwork for print
📐 Manage graphic design projects from concept to final output
⏱️ Schedule and prioritise jobs, including rush work
✅ Proofread artwork and ensure customer approval before print
🖨️ Send jobs to digital and wide-format printers
Customer Liaison and Shop Operations
The role requires direct, daily contact with clients and coordination with the production team:
🤝 Liaise with customers and provide design guidance
📋 Contribute to customer service and shop operations
🔧 Work with production staff to ensure correct specifications
📁 Maintain organised digital and physical artwork files
Finishing and Production Support
🗂️ Assist with finishing processes including binding, laminating, folding, stitching, packing and labeling
Digital Presence and Online Content
📲 Create graphics, ads and posts for the company's online presence
Process Improvement
🔎 Suggest improvements to workflow and processes
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Requirements
The employer lists the following as required:
🎓 Degree or diploma in Graphic Design or Visual Communications
🖥️ Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills covering InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat
🗣️ Good command of written and spoken English
🤝 Excellent interpersonal and time-management skills
🧑💼 Comfortable dealing directly with customers
📌 Ability to manage workload independently
📂 Portfolio required (must be submitted with application)
📍 Must be able to work on-site; no remote working
Desirable Advantages
The following are listed as advantageous rather than required:
💡 Experience in a print environment
🖨️ Digital printing knowledge
🌐 WordPress
📱 Social media content experience
💻 HTML, CSS and JavaScript
How to Apply
Send your CV and portfolio to jobs@printready.ie.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this role open to junior designers?
Yes. The job title includes "Junior Graphic Designer" in the description. The employer is looking for someone motivated and practical; two years of experience is listed in the EURES posting.
Is remote or hybrid work possible?
No. The listing explicitly states the role requires on-site presence and remote working is not available.
Is a portfolio required?
Yes. A portfolio must be submitted along with your CV when applying. No application without a portfolio is mentioned as acceptable.
What Adobe tools should I know?
The employer specifically lists InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat as required Adobe Creative Suite skills.
Is web design experience required?
Web-related skills (WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript) are listed as advantageous rather than required. The core focus of the role is print design, with some online content creation as a secondary responsibility.
What finishing equipment will I be working with?
The role involves assisting with binding, laminating, folding, stitching, packing and labeling as part of day-to-day print shop operations.
How do I apply?
Send your CV and portfolio to jobs@printready.ie.
Deadline
⏳ 25 November 2026
