Graphic designer

Performability Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a skilled Packaging Designer based in Durban, South Africa. This role involves designing innovative packaging and point-of-sale displays, collaborating with teams, and managing multiple projects. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Graphic Design and 2+ years of relevant experience, especially in FMCG manufacturing. Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential for success in this position. A link to your portfolio is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience required.
• Experience in packaging design and point of sales displays, preferably in FMCG/manufacturing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative packaging and displays.
• Collaborate with designers, account managers, and manufacturing teams.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Packaging design

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Typography

Creative projects

Layout

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative and eye-catching packaging, labels and point-of-sales displays for consumer products
• Collaborate closely with industrial designers, account managers and manufacturing and be part of the team to see your design being printed and built
• Conceptualize and develop creative packaging and point-of-sales concepts that effectively communicate brand identity
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines effectively.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related experience
• Bachelor\'s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience in packaging design and point of sales diplays, preferably within the FMCG / manufacturing industry.
• Typography
• Creative projects
• Layout
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Take initiative, follow through, have a sense of responsibility and raise the bar for other designers
• Be entrepreneurial and part of a community
• Accept feedback and be willing to grow and expand your skillset as a designer, business acumen and project management skills

*Link to your portfolio required with your submission*