Graphic Designer

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions Recruitment is seeking a senior graphic designer with packaging experience to lead print-ready artwork and maintain brand systems. You will manage dielines, production specs, and supplier sign-offs while delivering high-quality visuals across packaging, digital, and social channels.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma is essential. The role requires a meticulous approach, ability to juggle multiple projects, and strong time management in a fast-paced environment in the

Qualifications

• 35 years' experience in a Graphic Design or Creative Production role.
• Proven experience packaging design and production.
• Portfolio must demonstrate completed/live packaging work, not concepts only.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency in Figma.
• Strong knowledge of print production, including CMYK, Pantone, bleed and press-ready artwork.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, colour and visual consistency.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage packaging and print artwork, including dielines and finishes.
• Take packaging designs from concept through to print-ready files.
• Manage supplier artwork approvals and sign-offs.
• Develop creative content for social media, digital platforms and paid advertising.
• Create artwork for e-commerce, email and retail channels.
• Retouch product photography and manage the product image library.
• Maintain and update brand systems and guidelines in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ensure consistent application of brand identity across all platforms and touchpoints.
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager and wider team to deliver creative projects efficiently and to a high standard.

Skills

Graphic design

Packaging design

Print production

Brand identity

Time management

Attention to detail

Typography

Design principles

Visual consistency

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage packaging and print artwork, including dielines and finishes.
• Take packaging designs from concept through to print-ready files.
• Manage supplier artwork approvals and sign-offs.
• Develop creative content for social media, digital platforms and paid advertising.
• Create artwork for e-commerce, email and retail channels.
• Retouch product photography and manage the product image library.
• Maintain and update brand systems and guidelines in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ensure consistent application of brand identity across all platforms and touchpoints.
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager and wider team to deliver creative projects efficiently and to a high standard.

Requirements

• 35 years' experience in a Graphic Design or Creative Production role.
• Proven experience working with packaging design and production .
• Portfolio must demonstrate completed/live packaging work , rather than concepts only.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite .
• Proficiency in Figma .
• Strong knowledge of print production, including CMYK, Pantone, bleed and press-ready artwork .
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, colour and visual consistency.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.