Creative Intern / Officer at Cubic Prints and Craft Africa

Cubic Prints is an industry leader in the printing and packaging industry. We provide quality giftboxes and other packaging solutions for all kinds of clients, from corporate to SMEs to individuals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Creative Intern / Officer

Location: Mushin, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Monday - Saturday)
Reports to: Creative Director / Head of Operations

Role Summary

• The Creative Intern/Officer will support the Creative Department by developing box structures, conducting feasibility analyses, creating production-ready concepts, and supervising prototypes and production processes.
• You will learn to transform ideas into real products by understanding structure, materials, measurements, and production capabilities. This is a technical-creative role that involves drawing, spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and hands-on supervision of production.
• The role is ideal for recent graduates, technically skilled individuals, and anyone passionate about creating physical products from concept to finish.
• You will receive structured training for 1 month, undergo a 2-month probation, and then transition into a full Creative Officer role based on performance.

Key Responsibilities
Creative Ideation & Structural Concept Development:

• Translate briefs into clear, creative and structural ideas.
• Assist in developing packaging concepts, visual themes and idea boards.
• Create sketches, rough drawings and structural outlines for boxes and paper products.
• Support colour palette planning, material selection and visual direction.
• Carry out trend research and benchmarking under supervision.

Structural Feasibility & Technical Assessment:

• Evaluate whether client box ideas are technically possible and cost-effective.
• Suggest alternative materials or structures when a concept is not feasible.
• Work with the design and production teams to ensure ideas match production capability.
• Learn industry standards for sizing, materials, tolerances and finishing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Support the Sales team by explaining creative/structural options to them.
• Assist designers in turning concepts into print-ready designs.
• Work with production and print teams during the transition from concept to manufacturing.

Client Advisory (Internal & External):

• Provide sketches, samples or visual references to aid communication.
• Join internal creative reviews and occasional client discussions with the Manager.
• Help communicate structural decisions clearly and simply.

Quality Assurance & Creative Standards:

• Review designs and structures to ensure they meet Cubic Prints’ quality expectations.
• Ensure functional durability, neatness, and brand consistency across all projects.

SOPs, Documentation & Concept Library:

• Document all creative decisions and structural recommendations in job folders.
• Help build Cubic Prints’ creative reference library (materials, dielines, box styles, finishing samples).
• Assist in maintaining SOPs for creative development.

Production Supervision & Scheduling Support:

• Assist in planning production timelines for boxes and paper bags.
• Ensure materials are available for prototype development.
• Participate in sample creation and R&D testing.
• Supervise cutting, mapping/planning, die-cutting, creasing, and finishing processes as directed.

Gift Box & Paper Bag Production Oversight (Support Role):

• Gift Boxes:
  • Support prototype approval, tooling, blade making and die-cutting.
  • Assist in foam cutting, velvet lining, folding, glueing and finishing.
  • Conduct batch quality checks and dimension verification.
• Paper Bags:
  • Support layout creation, gusset and base construction.
  • Supervise printing, cutting, folding and handle installation.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Follow QC protocols across all phases.
• Verify print clarity, alignment, structural stability and client-approved specifications.
• Follow safety and environmental guidelines.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation:

• Recommend new materials, box styles and production techniques.
• Assist in resolving production inefficiencies and design–production conflicts.
• Participate in internal creative training sessions for staff.

Teamwork & Reporting:

• Work as a technical support officer to the Creative Manager.
• Collaborate with designers, production staff, sales, procurement and logistics.
• Provide timely reports on structural issues, material usage and production observations.

Who Should Apply
Qualifications:

• Degree/HND/OND in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Design, Fine Art, Urban Planning, or any field involving technical drawing and structural reasoning
• 0–2 years post-NYSC (or recent graduates)
• Experienced in drawing structural plans
• Ability to use Plotter and/or CAD software is an added advantage.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about creativity, craftsmanship and physical product development
• Skilled in technical drawing, fine art, engineering drawing, or spatial planning
• Comfortable with measurements, structure, and hands-on work
• Curious, analytical and good at breaking things down into components
• Teachable and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Able to think visually and technically at the same time

Salary & Programme Benefits

• Monthly stipend/allowance (N100,000) during the training period
• Comprehensive technical training from concept > prototype > to finished box
• Hands-on experience with real client projects
• Clear pathway to becoming a Structural Designer / Creative Officer
• Opportunity to join Cubic Prints full-time after probation
• Work with industry-standard tools, materials and techniques
• Rapid career growth in packaging design and product development

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online