Packaging & Graphic Designer

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a highly creative designer who can take conceptual ideas and design eye-catching and attention grabbing packaging material that resonate with their target market to create packaging that is functional and appealing to customers. If you think you have what it takes to bring ideas to life with visual impact, using design elements such as shape, color, graphics, images and typography, then we want to hear from you!

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for An “out-of-the-box thinker” who can easily spot and identify flaws and create solutions to improve designs. A top-class packaging designer should be able to analyze market trends and create product packaging that is both eye catching and functional. Someone with a creative flair and a strong ability to collaborate with multiple role-players. The ideal candidate should be able to take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them into designs (using illustrations, logos, lay-outs and photos) for online advertising, marketing, product catalogues, packaging and many more.

Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate, brainstorm and strategize with management, marketing and sales on a wide range of materials that may include packaging, web designs, presentations, collateral, catalogues, signage, branding, and marketing materials.
- Study design briefs and determine the requirement to prepare rough drafts to be presented and edited after feedback.
- Translate strategic direction into high-quality design within an established brand identity.
- Use trend intelligence and an understanding of the current and historical business and our market to design and execute effective visual content.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, graphic design, art, or a similar field will be advantageous.
- Minimum 2 - 3 years’ experience working in retail as a Packaging Designer/Graphic Designer.
- Digital photography & imaging knowledge.
- Advanced computer literacy.
- Adobe, Microsoft Suite and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and related design programs.

Skills and experience:
Natural talent for design & style and a keen eye for detail.
- Power tool & accessory product background is an advantage.
- Proficiency with the required software applications and programs including Photoshop, Corel draw, and Illustrator.
- Effective time and project management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Understanding of marketing, new product packaging design, corporate & brand identity, multimedia advertising and copy-
writing.
- Ability to verbally translate and effectively communicate your creative ideas and concepts.
- Good listening skills.
- Photo editing skills, photo shoot planning & photography.
- Valid driver’s license and own transport.
- Ideally resides around Midrand or Centurion area.
- A portfolio of your work will also be requested.