Senior Graphic Designer

multiSEARCH Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to lead creative projects, manage a design team, and produce high-quality graphic work across multiple mediums. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of graphic design experience, a strong portfolio, and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite. This role emphasizes design leadership, project management, and collaboration with the marketing team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in graphic design, with at least 1–2 years in a senior role.
• Proven portfolio of high-quality layout design and packaging work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the design team to ensure quality output.
• Manage design workflows, deadlines, and approvals.
• Produce high-quality graphic work across multiple mediums.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite

Strong eye for detail

Understanding of print production

Ability to give and receive feedback

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Figma

Canva

Job description

Overview

Purpose of the Role:

This role requires a strong eye for design, deep technical know-how, and the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and designers simultaneously. You’ll be responsible for delivering visually striking, brand-aligned creative work that elevates our marketing communications, product packaging, and catalogues. Strong focus on technical product marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Leadership and Team Oversight
  • Lead and mentor a small in-house design team, ensuring creative output meets the company’s standards and brand identity.
  • Review, guide, and sign off on design work from the team.
  • Drive a collaborative and inspiring creative environment, keeping the team on schedule and motivated.
• Project Management
  • Take full ownership of large-scale design projects such as: the catalogues; product brochures; in-store visuals; trade show/event branding.
  • Manage design workflows, timelines, priorities, and approvals, ensuring all deadlines are met.
  • Collaborate closely with the Marketing Director on design briefs and deliverables.
• Graphic and Packaging Design
  • Produce high-quality graphic work across a variety of mediums including digital, print, packaging, and environmental design.
  • Create attention-grabbing layouts, concepts, and campaign visuals that align with each brand’s identity.
  • Design packaging for new or existing product ranges, ensuring functionality, shelf appeal, and consistency with industry trends.
• Software Proficiency
  • Work confidently within the full Adobe Creative Suite, especially:
    • InDesign (catalogues, brochures, layouts)
    • Illustrator (vector work, logos, packaging)
    • Photoshop (image editing, mock-ups, visual effects)
  • Familiarity with Figma, Canva, or other collaboration tools would be a bonus.
• Brand Custodianship
  • Ensure all design work is aligned with brand guidelines.
  • Help evolve and refine the Company Group’s visual language and creative standards across all platforms.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in graphic design, with at least 1–2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Proven portfolio of work demonstrating high-quality layout design, packaging, campaign work, and digital design.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong eye for detail, typography, layout, and colour.
• Understanding of print production and packaging requirements.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and coach junior team members.

Attributes:

• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solution focused.
• Excellent communication skills – both visually and verbally.
• Passion for great design and a desire to keep learning and innovating.
• Team player.