DTP Packaging Designer

The Shoprite Group Of Companies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in South Africa is seeking a DTP Packaging Designer to produce high-quality packaging designs. The role requires over 3 years of experience in packaging design, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams, managing packaging projects, and ensuring designs meet brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have +3 years in packaging design and final artwork preparation.
• Experience designing for a variety of media and understanding technical elements that affect design.
• Solid experience in packaging, design, and understanding of current design trends.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality printed and digital materials aligned with marketing objectives.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure timely project completion.
• Liaise with service providers on packaging projects to meet deadlines.

Skills

Packaging design

Adobe Creative Suite

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design

Certifications from recognised institutions

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The DTP Packaging Designer is responsible for producing high-quality printed and digital materials aligned with the Private Label marketing objectives of the organisation. This role involves creating visually appealing designs and layouts for various marketing collateral, while adhering to the brand guidelines, style guides, and timelines. The DTP Packaging Designer is required to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams to ensure the smooth and timely completion of projects, from concept, concept design roll out, packaging artwork roll out to final production. This is a deadline-oriented role that requires a strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, with time and project management at the forefront. Focus on DTP - Adhere to brand guidelines while conceptualising and creating initial packaging design concepts.

• Complete packaging briefs from concept to finished artwork.
• Liaise with Packaging Project Managers on a continuous basis during design & roll out process for creative input, feedback and guidance.
• Work closely with the team and other departments to gather project requirements
• Present initial and final designs to relevant Packaging Project Manager and or Private Label Design Manager in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain templates for consistency across print and digital platforms.
• Liaise with internal packaging team and external printing service provider with regards to printing process and achieving desired print quality for every project.
• Prepare and present mock-ups and print proofs.
• Prepare timely final artwork (FA) with media panel for final printing process.

Project Coordination

Liaise with internal and external service providers on packaging projects (e.g. deadlines, photoshoots; pre-production documents; art direction or master creation when required); in a timely manner to ensure business requirements are met.

Brand Custodianship

Pull and review existing artworks to ensure they comply with brand style guides.

Understand print requirements, print terminology and set up requirements.

Ensure artwork is 100% correct with media panel, aligned with signed off concept and supplied in the correct format/colour set up and size before packaging.

Qualification

Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or related field

Additional certifications from recognised institutions (e.g., Vega or AAA)

Must have +3 years in packaging design and final artwork preparation or equivalent field

Experience designing for a variety of media, understanding technical elements that affects design

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and Acrobat

If you have solid experience in packaging, design and previous experience in packaging processes with an understanding of current design trends and layout principles then we want to hear from you today.