Senior Packaging Designer: Concepts to Production Lead

Ad Talent Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Talent Africa is seeking a Senior Packaging Designer in Cape Town to lead packaging design across multiple brands. You will concept, develop and deliver production-ready artwork with a strong eye for brand identity and print accuracy.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of experience in brand and packaging design, strong conceptual skills, and the ability to mentor junior designers while delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Graphic Design or Art Direction, or a proven track record in retail brand and packaging design.
• At least 6 years of graphic design experience, specifically in brand and packaging design.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and develop creative brand and packaging designs across multiple brands.
• Design and roll out packaging and print materials from concept to finished artwork.
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to corporate identity guidelines.
• Create 3D mockups and renders for presentations.
• Ensure artwork meets print specifications and technical standards.
• Collaborate with traffic, client service, clients and creative teams to meet briefs and deadlines.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional design quality.
• Mentor junior designers and DTP team members.

Skills

Brand concepts

Packaging design

Print knowledge

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

3D mockups

Mentoring

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Graphic Design or Art Direction

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Ad Talent Africa is seeking a Senior Packaging Designer in Cape Town to lead packaging design across multiple brands. You will concept, develop and deliver production-ready artwork with a strong eye for brand identity and print accuracy.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of experience in brand and packaging design, strong conceptual skills, and the ability to mentor junior designers while delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.