Graphic Designer

DC Meat; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Meat in Paarl is seeking a skilled graphic designer to deliver high-quality creative across digital, print and retail, including design, brand management, packaging and product photography.

You will manage social media visuals, print management and retail advertising, ensuring brand CI is consistently applied and all artwork meets die-lines, proofs and publication timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in graphic design, print and media.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proven experience across both digital and print media.
• Strong understanding of print production, DTP and artwork preparation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality creative across digital, print and retail.
• Design layouts for posters, flyers, POS materials, vouchers, social media and web.
• Manage packaging artwork to die-lines and print-ready files; coordinate proofs.
• Coordinate product photography: prepare, retouch, shoots and sourcing imagery.
• Oversee social media visuals, campaigns and customer engagement on Facebook and Instagram.
• Brief printers, manage production, review samples and sign off final proofs.
• Design weekly retail advertising and liaise with media partners.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The role will be responsible for delivering high-quality creative across digital, print and retail, including:

• Design & DTP: Create layouts and artwork for posters, flyers, POS materials, vouchers, social media, web, catalogues, mailers, events, vehicle branding and promotional items.
• Brand Management: Apply and maintain brand CI consistently across all creative.
• Packaging: Develop packaging artwork to die-lines, prepare print-ready files and manage proof approvals.
• Product Photography: Prepare and retouch product imagery; coordinate photo shoots; capture basic product photography; deep-etch images and source appropriate imagery.
• Social Media: Manage Facebook and Instagram content, develop creative campaigns, and respond to customer comments and queries.
• Print Management: Brief printers, manage production, review samples and sign off final proofs.
• Retail Advertising: Design weekly retail advertising, prepare newspaper artwork, liaise with media partners and ensure all pricing and promotional details are accurate before publication.

Duties & Responsibilities

The role will be responsible for delivering high-quality creative across digital, print and retail, including:

• Design & DTP: Create layouts and artwork for posters, flyers, POS materials, vouchers, social media, web, catalogues, mailers, events, vehicle branding and promotional items.
• Brand Management: Apply and maintain brand CI consistently across all creative.
• Packaging: Develop packaging artwork to die-lines, prepare print-ready files and manage proof approvals.
• Product Photography: Prepare and retouch product imagery; coordinate photo shoots; capture basic product photography; deep-etch images and source appropriate imagery.
• Social Media: Manage Facebook and Instagram content, develop creative campaigns, and respond to customer comments and queries.
• Print Management: Brief printers, manage production, review samples and sign off final proofs.
• Retail Advertising: Design weekly retail advertising, prepare newspaper artwork, liaise with media partners and ensure all pricing and promotional details are accurate before publication.

Capabilities & Strengths

• Highly organised, efficient and detail-oriented
• Creative, proactive and solutions-driven
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Resourceful, adaptable and service-oriented
• Performs well under pressure

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in graphic design, print and media
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Proven experience working across both digital and print media
• Strong understanding of print production, DTP and artwork preparation