Senior Packaging Design Manager

JVR Software; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in South Africa seeks an experienced Art Director or Design Manager to lead our packaging design team across FMCG and consumer products. You will set creative direction, review artwork, and mentor designers to ensure high-quality, on-brand packaging concepts.

Applicants should have proven leadership, strong print production knowledge, and mastery of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. You will oversee multiple projects and drive timely delivery while upholding brand standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Art Director, Senior Designer or Design Manager.
• Strong packaging design experience within FMCG, manufacturing or consumer products
• Proven team leadership and management experience
• Experience developing packaging systems
• Advanced Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign skills
• Strong knowledge of print production, dielines and packaging regulations
• Exceptional attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the packaging design team
• Provide creative direction and mentor designers
• Review and approve packaging artwork and concepts
• Maintain brand consistency and packaging standards
• Manage team KPIs, workloads and deadlines
• Oversee multiple projects and ensure quality output

Skills

Art Direction

Packaging Design

Leadership

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

JVR Software in South Africa seeks an experienced Art Director or Design Manager to lead our packaging design team across FMCG and consumer products. You will set creative direction, review artwork, and mentor designers to ensure high-quality, on-brand packaging concepts.

Applicants should have proven leadership, strong print production knowledge, and mastery of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. You will oversee multiple projects and drive timely delivery while upholding brand standards.