Proof Graphic Designer

Loomer (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Loomer (Pty) Ltd is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Proof Graphic Designer to develop professional product concepts, artwork and realistic visual mock-ups based on customer requirements. The role transforms customer ideas, logos and briefs into visually appealing concepts that reflect the final product.

The Conceptual Artist must apply solid design principles, make informed creative decisions and ensure concepts are production-ready, balancing commercial awareness with technical artwork

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Graphic Design or a related field is preferred.
• Professional experience in conceptual artwork, graphic design or a related creative role.
• Portfolio demonstrating: Conceptual thinking, Branding, Layout design, Product visualisation.
• Previous experience working to deadlines in a customer-focused environment.
• Practical experience using CorelDRAW is highly advantageous.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer requirements from job briefs, logos, artwork and supporting information.
• Develop professional conceptual artwork and realistic product mock-ups.
• Transform customer ideas into clear, visually appealing product concepts.
• Apply strong typography, visual hierarchy, layout, spacing and composition principles.
• Produce multiple design or concept options where appropriate.
• Create realistic product visualisations using correct perspective, proportion, scale and shape.

Skills

Creative design

Commercial awareness

Technical artwork knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Graphic Design or related field

Tools

CorelDRAW

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Loomer is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Proof Graphic Designer to develop professional product concepts, artwork and realistic visual mock-ups based on customer requirements.

The successful candidate will transform customer ideas, logos, artwork and job briefs into visually appealing concepts that accurately represent the intended finished product.

This role requires more than simply creating attractive artwork. The Conceptual Artist must understand customer expectations, apply strong design principles, make informed creative decisions and ensure that concepts are practical and suitable for production.

The ideal candidate will combine creative design ability, commercial awareness, technical artwork knowledge and strong attention to detail while working effectively within required turnaround times.

Requirements

• Interpret customer requirements from job briefs, logos, artwork and supporting information.
• Develop professional conceptual artwork and realistic product mock-ups.
• Transform customer ideas into clear, visually appealing product concepts.
• Apply strong typography, visual hierarchy, layout, spacing and composition principles.
• Produce multiple design or concept options where appropriate.
• Create realistic product visualisations using correct perspective, proportion, scale and shape.

Work Hours

South Africa time 15:00pm - 12:00am

Software skills

CorelDRAW

• Primary design and artwork platform.
• Used for conceptual artwork, layouts, product visualisation and production-related design work.

Adobe Illustrator

• Supporting vector design software.
• Used for vector artwork, logos and supporting design requirements.

Adobe Photoshop

• Used for image editing, visual presentation and supporting product mock-ups.

Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Graphic Design or a related field is preferred.
• Professional experience in conceptual artwork, graphic design or a related creative role.
• Portfolio demonstrating:
  • Conceptual thinking.
  • Branding.
  • Layout design.
  • Product visualisation.
• Previous experience working to deadlines in a customer-focused environment.
• Practical experience using CorelDRAW is highly advantageous.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop is preferred.