About the position
A premium South African "designer drinks" company that supplies the hospitality, restaurant, and coffee shop industries with high-quality beverage powders, fruit concentrates, cordials, and syrups, is seeking a dynamic Mid-Level Graphic Designer to bring their brands to life.
Responsibilities:
- Design & Production: Conceptualize, layout, and produce high-quality artwork from client briefs; prepare accurate, print-ready files for various output methods.
- Collaboration: Partner with the sales team to clarify artwork requirements, manage timelines, and create mockups for marketing presentations.
- Workflow Management: Meet daily and weekly production targets while managing multiple projects under pressure.
- Quality Control: Troubleshoot production-related artwork issues and ensure all designs meet strict brand and quality standards.
- Innovation: Stay updated on design trends, tools, and emerging creative technologies.
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum 4 years of professional graphic design experience.
- Education: Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design / Multimedia Design.
- Adobe Creative Suite: Strong proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Print Production: Solid understanding of print production and finishing (Screen, Litho, and Digital printing).
- AI & Modern Tech: Familiarity or curiosity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Ultra).
- CorelDRAW & MS 365: CorelDRAW experience is a strong advantage (particularly for print); comfortable using Microsoft 365.
- Proven experience designing for a mix of real-world branding projects, including:
- Product labels, packaging, and machinery/vehicle wraps.
- Banners, canvas, and signage.
- Digital ads, promotional material, and social assets.
- Marketing collateral (table talkers, posters, menus, and PowerPoint presentations).
- Advantage:
- Experience or strong interest in AI-assisted design tools and workflow automation.
- Basic animation, motion graphics, or video editing skills.
- A passion for learning and experimenting with new creative technologies.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)
IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [Email Address Removed].com
Desired Skills:
- Mid-Level Graphic Designer
- Mid-Level Graphic Designer
- Mid-Level Graphic Designer
