Graphic Designer

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions seeks a creative Graphic Designer to join a sales team in a corrugated packaging environment. The role covers concept-to-print artwork, collaborating with customers and internal teams to deliver professional designs.

The candidate should possess a degree or diploma in Graphic Design and be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with strong typography and color theory knowledge. Packaging experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-year Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Arts or a related field
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong knowledge of design principles, colour theory and typography
• Knowledge of web and social media
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong creative and conceptual thinking
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Able to manage deadlines and multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Create designs, illustrations, logos and other visual materials
• Develop creative concepts for various products and customer requirements
• Prepare and deliver print-ready artwork
• Edit and improve existing graphics according to specific requirements
• Research and develop new creative concepts and strategies
• Meet with clients to understand their visual and design requirements
• Ensure artwork meets required specifications and quality standards
• Work closely with internal teams throughout the design process
• Ensure deadlines are consistently met

Job description

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join a Sales team within a leading corrugated packaging environment.

This role will suit a designer who enjoys taking a brief from concept through to professional, print-ready artwork, while working closely with customers and internal teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-year Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Arts or a related field
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong knowledge of design principles, colour theory and typography
• Knowledge of web and social media
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong creative and conceptual thinking
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Able to manage deadlines and multiple projects

Key Responsibilities:

• Create designs, illustrations, logos and other visual materials
• Develop creative concepts for various products and customer requirements
• Prepare and deliver print-ready artwork
• Edit and improve existing graphics according to specific requirements
• Research and develop new creative concepts and strategies
• Meet with clients to understand their visual and design requirements
• Ensure artwork meets required specifications and quality standards
• Work closely with internal teams throughout the design process
• Ensure deadlines are consistently met

Advantageous Experience:

• Packaging design
• Corrugated or carton artwork
• Print and prepress
• Commercial printing
• FMCG or product packaging
• Working with customer artwork and print specifications

If you are a creative designer with strong technical skills and a passion for seeing your designs brought to life in printed packaging, we would love to hear from you.