Senior Packaging Designer - Print Ready & Brand Systems

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions Recruitment is seeking a senior graphic designer with packaging experience to lead print-ready artwork and maintain brand systems. You will manage dielines, production specs, and supplier sign-offs while delivering high-quality visuals across packaging, digital, and social channels.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma is essential. The role requires a meticulous approach, ability to juggle multiple projects, and strong time management in a fast-paced environment in the

Qualifications

• 35 years' experience in a Graphic Design or Creative Production role.
• Proven experience packaging design and production.
• Portfolio must demonstrate completed/live packaging work, not concepts only.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency in Figma.
• Strong knowledge of print production, including CMYK, Pantone, bleed and press-ready artwork.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, colour and visual consistency.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage packaging and print artwork, including dielines and finishes.
• Take packaging designs from concept through to print-ready files.
• Manage supplier artwork approvals and sign-offs.
• Develop creative content for social media, digital platforms and paid advertising.
• Create artwork for e-commerce, email and retail channels.
• Retouch product photography and manage the product image library.
• Maintain and update brand systems and guidelines in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ensure consistent application of brand identity across all platforms and touchpoints.
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager and wider team to deliver creative projects efficiently and to a high standard.

Skills

Graphic design

Packaging design

Print production

Brand identity

Time management

Attention to detail

Typography

Design principles

Visual consistency

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Staff Solutions Recruitment is seeking a senior graphic designer with packaging experience to lead print-ready artwork and maintain brand systems. You will manage dielines, production specs, and supplier sign-offs while delivering high-quality visuals across packaging, digital, and social channels.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma is essential. The role requires a meticulous approach, ability to juggle multiple projects, and strong time management in a fast-paced environment in the