Editorial Designer at 9H Digital in Sliema, Malta

Editorial Designer

Location: Sliema, Malta

About 9H

9H is a creative-tech company that builds the systems, brands and digital experiences that power modern businesses. We combine strategy, creativity and technology to turn ideas into real results, helping our clients work faster, smarter and with more confidence as they scale.

Headquartered in Malta (EU), with delivery and commercial teams across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, we work with ambitious, forward-thinking clients across the region.

We're growing, and as we scale, we're strengthening our print and editorial capability to deliver high-quality work for our clients.

About the Role

As an Editorial Designer, you will work closely with our Print Lead Designer to create high-quality editorial and print materials across a wide range of formats.

You will have a strong focus on document design, layout, typography and production, bringing content to life through creative and consistent designs. You'll specialise in multi-page and content-heavy documents, often for clients in regulated and highly structured industries, and take work from brief through to final print.

What You'll Do

• Design editorial and print materials, including but not limited to corporate documents, reports, presentations, posters and brand applications
• Specialise in the design and layout of multi-page and content-heavy documents, ensuring strong hierarchy and consistency
• Work closely with the Print Lead Designer to deliver projects from brief to final output
• Work with print suppliers and partners on proofs, file preparation, materials and production requirements when needed
• Support the team with adaptations, collaterals and rollouts across different formats
• Follow the 4-eye methodology and contribute to maintaining a high standard of quality across all print deliverables
• Join daily team online meetups and QA sessions to ensure continuity and alignment across ongoing work
• Stay up to date with editorial design, typography, print techniques, materials and production trends
• Support other designers with editorial, layout and print-related expertise when required
• Other responsibilities that may arise from time to time
  

What We're Looking For

• 4+ years of professional experience in editorial, graphic or print design
• Portfolio demonstrating creative design, document layout and print work
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign
• Experience designing corporate documents, particularly for regulated or highly structured industries such as banking, insurance or financial services
• Strong understanding of grids, typography, hierarchy and long-form document design
• Proven understanding of print production, including materials, finishes, colour, file preparation and printing methods
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational and file-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced creative environment
• Strong collaborator, comfortable working within a multidisciplinary design team
• Fluent in English

Nice to Have

• Experience working with print suppliers or production partners across Malta
• Experience with Canva and AI tools such as Midjourney, Sora or similar
• Experience in digital and social media design