Packaging Designer

About the position

We are looking for a retail-focused Packaging Designer (FTC) to join our packaging design team. Experience in packaging design is a must and solid agency experience is required.
Job Description

• To deliver world-class packaging designs by delivering the best creative solutions to support the achievement of private label ranges and financial targets.
• To deliver and land newness and innovation for private label packaging in alignment with all critical paths.
• To develop brand-consistent packaging inline with all CI guidelines.
• To conceptualise and execute high-priority projects across multiple brands.
• To understand marketing trends and translate these into creative solutions to ensure competitor standout.
• To work closely and collaboratively within the team supporting the Packaging Manager, Account Managers, designers and clients to ensure smooth workflow and delivery of work while ensuring creative briefs are met.
• To be aligned with the status of work in progress at all times to ensure deadlines are met and manage own timelines.
• To present all creative artwork, ensuring work maintains an excellent level of quality and design.
• To mentor junior designers and DTP to ensure timeous delivery and correct interpretation of creative briefs/projects.

Minimum Requirements
Education

• Packaging Design qualification from a recognized institution (degree or diploma), or proven working track record in the retail design field specifically in the brand and packaging field.

Job-Related Knowledge

• Solid understanding of industry print/technical standards
• Strong conceptual/design skills and style
• Ability to do 3D mockups/renders for presentations
• Mac literate, with technical proficiency in the latest Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

Job-Related Skills

• Photo retouching & editing (advantageous)
• Organised, excellent attention to detail, methodical approach
• Excellent time management
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Team player
• Positive “can-do” attitude
• Willing to put in extra effort

Job-Related Experience

• At least 5 years’ packaging and brand design experience with strong knowledge of concept artwork, finished art, and print & packaging processes
• At least 6 years’ graphic design experience in brand & packaging design
• Experience developing brands conceptually and carrying concepts through to finished art
• Experience designing and roll-out of all packaging design materials

Competencies

• Deciding and initiating action
• Applying expertise and technology
• Presenting and communicating information
• Creation and innovation
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Adapting and responding to change
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives

Desired Skills:

• Communication
• Graphics
• Collaboration
• Branding