Graphic Designer

Wheco Group; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheco Group is seeking a skilled Graphic Designer to transform product and retail concepts into in-store visuals across our Cielo and Incanda showrooms.

Strong typography, print production knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines are essential. You will collaborate with Product, Retail Design, and external suppliers to ensure consistent brand communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging, retail or physical brand applications advantageous.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design work.
• 2–3 years' relevant design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Create product-related artwork, packaging graphics and supporting visual communication
• Develop in-store graphics, signage and display artwork that support product storytelling and customer understanding
• Prepare accurate print-ready artwork for production
• Ensure consistent brand application across physical retail touchpoints
• Work closely with Product and Retail Design teams on new products, store projects and retail initiatives
• Liaise with suppliers regarding artwork proofs, samples and production requirements
• Manage multiple design projects and deadlines from concept through to production

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Layout skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration across teams

Education

Graphic Design or Visual Communication

Grade 12

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

At Wheco, strong visual communication plays an important role in how customers experience our products in store. Our Product and Retail Design teams work closely together to create physical retail environments that are clear, engaging and connected to the products we sell.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer with a strong eye for detail and a practical understanding of how graphic design translates into physical retail applications. The role will focus on product-related artwork, packaging, in-store graphics, signage and display communication across our Cielo and Incanda showrooms.

Join Wheco as a Graphic Designer and help shape how our products are presented and experienced at store level.

Key Responsibilities

• Create product-related artwork, packaging graphics and supporting visual communication
• Develop in-store graphics, signage and display artwork that support product storytelling and customer understanding
• Prepare accurate print-ready artwork for production
• Ensure consistent brand application across physical retail touchpoints
• Work closely with Product and Retail Design teams on new products, store projects and retail initiatives
• Liaise with suppliers regarding artwork proofs, samples and production requirements
• Manage multiple design projects and deadlines from concept through to production

Skills and Requirements

• Strong graphic design, typography and layout skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
• Good understanding of print production, materials and artwork setup
• Creative thinking with strong practical problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Product, Retail Design and external supplier teams

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Relevant qualification in Graphic Design or Visual Communication
• 2–3 years' relevant design experience
• Portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design work
• Experience in packaging, retail or physical brand applications advantageous