Graphic Designer

DC Meat; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local company in Paarl is seeking a creative individual for the role focused on design and marketing. Responsibilities include creating a variety of marketing materials, managing social media platforms, and ensuring brand consistency. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 4 years of experience in design and proficiency in Adobe tools such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. This role requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years working experience in design, print and media.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop required.

Responsibilities

• Design marketing materials including posters, flyers, and social media artwork.
• Implement and uphold brand guidelines.
• Manage Social Media Posts and Platforms.

Skills

Organized

Creative thinking

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum 4 years working experience in design

Experience with Adobe InDesign

Experience with Adobe Illustrator

Experience with Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Duties and responsibilities:

The position will include but are not limited to the below specified duties and responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Design, DTP and layout for a wide range of marketing material and company documents, across print and digital:
  • Posters
  • Flyers
  • Point of sale material (in store display)
  • Vouchers
  • Social media artwork and post creation
  • Web images
  • Product catalogue design
  • Mailers
  • Event branding
  • Vehicle branding
  • Branded promotional items
• Implementing and upholding brand CI guidelines across all work
• Product packaging artwork:
  • Design packaging according to die-lines
  • Make print-ready files
  • Sign off on proofs
• Product images:
  • Prepare product images for website, pamphlets, social media posts, in-store posters and advertisements
  • Manage product photo shoots
  • Take basic product photographs yourself
  • Retouching and deep etching images
  • Sourcing appropriate imagery online
• Manage Social Media Posts and Platforms:
  • Manage Facebook Page/Account and posts
  • Manage Instagram Page/Account and posts
  • Come up with creative posts and campaigns for social media
  • Manage and respond to customer comments, queries, and complaints on social media
• Managing print work:
  • Handle relationships with printers
  • Brief in and manage work with printers
  • Sign off on samples and final proofs
• Retail Advertisement Designs:
  • Design weekly retail advertisement artwork
  • Prepare artwork for newspaper publications
  • Liase with Newspapers/Media companies for advertisement publications
  • Ensure that advertisement details and pricing are checked and correct before publication

Capabilities and strengths:

• Organized, productive and efficient
• Meticulous – high attention to detail and high standards
• Driven /action-orientated
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly
• Creative thinking / problem solving
• Strong initiative
• Resourceful
• Excellent communication skills
• Service-orientated
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and re-prioritise
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years working experience in design, print and media
• Experience in the following is essential: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop