Graphic Designer

West Coast Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 355,000 - 426,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel in Paarl is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to develop compelling print and digital material, manage artwork production and support social media marketing. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines.

This full-time, office-based position requires proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, with a proven track record in brand consistency, packaging, product photography and retail

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ experience in graphic design, print and media.
• 4+ years using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong design, desktop publishing (DTP), layout and print-production skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high-quality work.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritise competing tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to work full-time from the office in Paarl.

Responsibilities

• Graphic Design & Brand Consistency: Design and layout posters, flyers, point-of-sale displays, vouchers, product catalogues, mailers and company documents. Create social media artwork, website images, event branding, vehicle branding and branded promotional items. Apply and maintain corporate identity guidelines across all designs.
• Packaging & Print Production: Design product packaging according to supplied die-lines and prepare print-ready artwork. Liaise with printers, provide production briefs and manage printing requirements. Review and approve samples, proofs and final artwork before production.
• Product Photography & Image Editing: Coordinate product photo shoots and take basic product photographs. Retouch, deep-etch and prepare images for websites, social media, advertisements and printed material. Source suitable imagery for marketing projects.
• Social Media Management: Manage Facebook and Instagram accounts and publish engaging content. Develop creative concepts for social media posts and campaigns. Respond professionally to customer comments, queries and complaints.
• Retail Advertising: Design weekly retail advertisements and prepare artwork for newspaper publication. Coordinate advertising submissions with newspapers and media companies. Check pricing, product information and advertising details for accuracy before publication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Initiative

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Paarl, WC

R35,000 p/m

An opportunity exists for an experienced and creative Graphic Designer to develop compelling print and digital material, manage artwork production and support social media marketing. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Brand Consistency

• Design and layout posters, flyers, point-of-sale displays, vouchers, product catalogues, mailers and company documents.
• Create social media artwork, website images, event branding, vehicle branding and branded promotional items.
• Apply and maintain corporate identity guidelines across all designs.

Packaging & Print Production

• Design product packaging according to supplied die-lines and prepare print-ready artwork.
• Liaise with printers, provide production briefs and manage printing requirements.
• Review and approve samples, proofs and final artwork before production.

Product Photography & Image Editing

• Coordinate product photo shoots and take basic product photographs.
• Retouch, deep-etch and prepare images for websites, social media, advertisements and printed material.
• Source suitable imagery for marketing projects.

Social Media Management

• Manage Facebook and Instagram accounts and publish engaging content.
• Develop creative concepts for social media posts and campaigns.
• Respond professionally to customer comments, queries and complaints.

Retail Advertising

• Design weekly retail advertisements and prepare artwork for newspaper publication.
• Coordinate advertising submissions with newspapers and media companies.
• Check pricing, product information and advertising details for accuracy before publication.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 4 years’ experience in graphic design, print and media.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience using each of the following: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong design, desktop publishing (DTP), layout and print-production skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritise competing tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to work full-time from the office in Paarl. This is not a freelance position.