About the position
Our client is seeking a creative and versatile Graphic Designer to join their Marketing team, based in Montague Gardens, Cape Town
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing compelling visual concepts that communicate ideas, inspire, and engage consumers. The role involves creating layouts and production designs for packaging, POS materials, adverts, brochures, signage, websites, and social media-while working within time, budget, and production constraints
Duties and Responsibilities:
Branding & Visual Identity
- Conceptualize and implement brand look and feel.
- Ensure alignment with global best practices for artwork and communication.
Packaging & Artwork
- Design and maintain product packaging artwork.
- Keep existing packaging updated and relevant.
Point of Sale (POS) Materials
- Design and provide input on execution of all POS materials.
Photography & Visual Content
- Photograph products and POS where required.
- Create 3D renders and manage product image databases.
Advertising
- Design product adverts in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Online & Product Launches
- Contribute ideas and visuals for craft projects and new product launches.
- Supply high- and low-resolution photography as needed.
Sales & Marketing Support
- Support with advertising, signage, product concepts, and designs.
Pricing Documentation
- Design and format price lists
Website & Social Media
- Supply and format web images.
- Develop and maintain visual content for websites.
- Create engaging content ideas and posts for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
Digital Asset Management (M-Files)
- Maintain an updated archive of product images and POS materials
- Ensure artworks are stored and accessible to relevant stakeholders
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- Matric
- Tertiary certificate or diploma in Graphic Design, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience:
- 4-6 years' experience in a similar role.
- Background in a global or multinational company (advantageous).
- Knowledge of DIY/Consumer, Construction, and Retail markets.
- Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative market studies.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in photography and video editing.
- Skilled in creating illustrations and 3D pack renders (e.g., Photoshop).
- High-level fluency in English.
- Ability to present market trends in visual, written, and verbal form
Desired Skills:
- "Graphic Designer"
- Branding
- Packaging
