JNR/MID-WEIGHT GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Great opportunity for a passionate and talented designer to learn the tricks of the trade and join the in-house creative studio of an established company specialising in personal care products and packaging. If you have a positive, ‘can do’ attitude, great attention to detail and able to offer quick delivery, you will find your career with us!

The successful candidate should have a keen interest in label and packaging design. You will be required to work independently and take ownership of your workflow. You will need to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable to changing needs. Previous packaging, printing and point-of-sale experience is highly recommended, and experience working on cosmetic or personal care brands will be advantageous.

– Produce graphic visualisation and mock-ups of products and point-of-sale installations.

– Design product packaging and labels from concept to print-ready artwork.

– Insert translations into product packaging and labels for export markets.

– Design instore point-of-sale items from concept through to the finished product and all intermediate stages.

– Design monthly sales support items like price tickets, trade presenters and catalogues.

– Undertake design of print and promotional materials from concept to production ready artwork.

– Undertake deep-etching and retouching of product images for use in marketing and sales collateral.

– Undertake proofing process of packaging prior to print.

– Manage and keep up to date any in-house image libraries.

– Maintain in-house competitive intelligence and branding.

– Work with marketing team to supply marketing material, both printed and online.

– Keep up-to-date with graphic design software and tools

– Maintain up-to-date knowledge of printing processes and adhere to delivery as required.

Requirements:

– 3-year National Diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent

– 2-5 years’ experience at an agency or in a corporate design team

– Understanding of repro principles and print processes

– Ability to take jobs from concept through to finished art

– Proficiency on Mac OS

– Adobe Creative Cloud applications, specifically Illustrator & Photoshop on a Mac

– Excellent eye for detail and meticulous about craftmanship of work

– Great time management skills and work ethic

– Ability to hit the ground running and work independently

The successful applicant needs to be deadline driven, diligent, energetic and have a positive attitude. They need to be highly organised and keen to learn and improve upon their experience and skills

 

Salary: R 20 000 – R 25 000 CTC