Senior Graphic Designer

Talentedrecruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

An established company in personal care products is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to create visual identities, product packaging, and marketing materials. The ideal candidate should have a 3-year National Diploma in Graphic Design and 6 to 7 years of experience in a corporate or agency setting, including strong skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Illustrator and Photoshop. This role emphasizes creativity and attention to detail in design work and offers a full-time employment opportunity based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• 6 to 7 years of experience at an agency or in a corporate design team.
• Ability to oversee output of junior team members when required.
• Excellent attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship of work.
• Strong time management skills and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Turn briefs and strategic goals into creative ideas connecting with the target audience.
• Produce graphic visualisation and mock-ups of products.
• Design product packaging and labels from concept to print-ready artwork.
• Design in-store point-of-sale items from concept through to finished product.

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator & Photoshop)

Packaging Design

Photography

HTML5

Layout Design

Production Design

Web Design

Branding

Education

3-year National Diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent

Job description

Great opportunity for a passionate and talented Graphic Designer to join the in‑house creative studio of an established company specialising in personal care products and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Turn briefs and strategic goals into creative ideas that genuinely connect with the target audience.
• Produce graphic visualisation and mock‑ups of products and point‑of‑sale installations.
• Design product packaging and labels from concept to print‑ready artwork.
• Insert translations into product packaging and labels for export markets.
• Design in‑store point‑of‑sale items from concept through to the finished product and all intermediate stages.
• Design monthly sales support items like price tickets, trade presenters and catalogues.
• Undertake design of print and promotional materials from concept to production‑ready artwork.
• Undertake deep‑etching and retouching of product images for use in marketing and sales collateral.
• Undertake proofing process of packaging prior to print.
• Manage and keep up to date any in‑house image libraries.
• Maintain in‑house competitive intelligence and branding.
• Work with marketing team to supply marketing material both printed and online.
• Keep up to date with graphic design software and tools.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of printing processes and adhere to delivery as required.

Requirements

• 3‑year National Diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent.
• 6 to 7 years experience at an agency or in a corporate design team.
• Track record of successful campaigns.
• Packaging experience is advantageous.
• Overseeing output of junior team members when required.
• Checking and signing off artwork when required.
• Understanding of repro principles and print processes.
• Ability to take jobs from concept through to finished art.
• Proficiency on Mac OS and Adobe Creative Cloud applications specifically Illustrator & Photoshop.
• Excellent eye for detail and meticulous about craftsmanship of work.
• Great time management skills and work ethic.
• Ability to hit the ground running and work independently.

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer personal information shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills Apple Keynote, Graphic Design, Photography, HTML5, Layout Design, Production Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Branding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area: Marketing

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Senior Graphic Designer • Durban, KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa