Graphic Designer

Jackie Cory Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Cory Recruitment is seeking a versatile Graphic Designer in Port Elizabeth to own visual content across three brands. You will handle packaging, digital creative, video editing, 3D rendering, motion graphics, and photography for digital, social, ecommerce, retail, packaging, and advertising.

The role requires 3–5 years' experience, live packaging work, and strong skills in Adobe CC and Figma. Opportunity to evolve across 3D and video tech within a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Motion Design, or a related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in a graphic design or creative production role.
• Proven packaging design experience. Portfolio with live packaging work.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Proficiency in Figma and maintaining brand systems.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro or similar video editing software.
• Experience with Adobe After Effects and motion graphics.
• Experience with 3D software like Blender or Cinema 4D is advantageous.
• Strong print production knowledge: CMYK, Pantone, bleed, finishes, press-ready files.
• Experience in photography editing, retouching, and colour correction.
• Solid understanding of digital design, print production, packaging, and brand guidelines.
• Attention to detail, organization, creativity, and deadline discipline.
• Ability to work fast while preserving quality and accuracy.
• Willing to develop skills across 3D design, video, and new tech.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain consistent brand identity and visual standards across all three brands.
• Design packaging and print artwork, including deadlines, finishes, and supplier sign-off.
• Create social media graphics, digital campaigns, website assets, email visuals, and ads across platforms.
• Develop 3D product renders, packaging mock-ups, lifestyle visuals, and product animations.
• Edit short-form social videos, campaign films, promotional content, and motion graphics.
• Edit and retouch product photography for digital, ecommerce, and print use, manage image library.
• Design point-of-sale materials, retail branding, signage, and promotional collateral.
• Maintain brand systems and design libraries in Figma and Adobe CC.
• Manage creative assets, file organization, and production-ready artwork.
• Collaborate with Marketing Manager and creative team to deliver on time and to brief.
• Handle ad hoc creative requests while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Skills

Brand identity

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

3D design

Video editing

Photography editing

Packaging design

Print production

Education

Graphic Design Degree or Diploma

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Blender/Cinema 4D

Job description

Graphic Designer

Location: Port Elizabeth

Our client is a leading nicotine and vaping brand seeking a talented and versatile Graphic Designer to take ownership of visual content across all three brands. This role combines graphic design, packaging, digital creative, video editing, 3D rendering, motion graphics, and photography to deliver high-quality, on-brand content across digital, social media, ecommerce, retail, packaging, and advertising.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain consistent brand identity and visual standards across all three brands.




• Design packaging and print artwork, including deadlines, finishes, and supplier sign-off.




• Create social media graphics, digital campaigns, website assets, email visuals, and paid advertising creative across all platforms.




• Develop 3D product renders, packaging mock-ups, lifestyle visuals, and product animations.




• Edit short-form social media videos, campaign films, promotional content, and motion graphics.




• Edit and retouch product photography for digital, ecommerce, and print use, while managing the product image library.




• Design point-of-sale materials, retail branding, signage, and promotional collateral.




• Maintain brand systems and design libraries in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.




• Manage creative assets, file organisation, and production-ready artwork.




• Work closely with the Marketing Manager and creative team to deliver projects on time and to brief.




• Handle ad hoc creative requests while maintaining quality, accuracy, and brand consistency.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Motion Design, or a related field.




• 3–5 years' experience in a graphic design or creative production role.




• Proven packaging design experience. Your portfolio must showcase live packaging work, not concepts only.




• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.




• Proficiency in Figma and experience maintaining brand systems.




• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro or equivalent video editing software.




• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects and motion graphics.




• Experience with 3D software such as Blender, Cinema 4D, or equivalent is advantageous.




• Strong print production knowledge, including CMYK, Pantone, bleed, deadlines, finishes, and press-ready files.




• Experience in photography editing, retouching, and colour correction.




• Strong understanding of digital design, print production, packaging, and brand guidelines.




• Excellent attention to detail, organisation, creativity, and ability to meet deadlines.




• Ability to work at speed without compromising quality or accuracy.




• Willingness to develop skills across 3D design, video, and emerging creative technologies.