Durban: Design Director posted by Sandi Crowther Recruitment

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Durban: Design Director posted by Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Posted on 2025-07-16 00:00:00

Employer	Sandi Crowther Recruitment
Category	Advertising/Media Sales
Location	Kwazulu-Natal / Durban

Job Summary

About the role:

As Design Director, you’ll oversee the end-to-end creative process – from seasonal trend forecasting and concept development to packaging design and print production. Your ability to merge creativity with strategic planning will be key to delivering visually compelling, high-quality design solutions across multiple product categories.

Key Responsibilities

Create and manage a detailed annual artwork timeline and design roadmap
Lead the development of mood boards, seasonal themes, and visual identities
Select Pantone colour palettes aligned with market trends and customer preferences
Plan customer-specific ranges using inspirational imagery and clear documentation
Build packaging style guides and design frameworks tailored to each client
Design original artwork and packaging concepts for diverse product lines
Produce high-quality 3D renders and digital mockups for client and internal presentations
Develop digital catalogues and presentation materials to showcase seasonal collections
Prepare sample print files and generate in-house mockups using an Epson printer
Review and finalise artwork for production, ensuring print-readiness and accuracy
Oversee the reprographic process and liaise with print partners to maintain design integrity
Ensure technical compliance across all artwork and printing specifications
Approve final print jobs, upholding visual quality and brand alignment

What we’re looking for:

Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Surface Design, or a related creative field
5–7+ years’ experience in a senior graphic design role, ideally within packaging or print-based consumer products
Proven experience in a leadership, design management, or art direction position
Hands-on experience with printers, repro houses, and / or product development teams
Advanced illustration, pattern, and surface design abilities
Strong knowledge of print processes, materials, and pre-press production
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Experience with digital rendering tools such as Adobe Dimension, Photoshop 3D, or KeyShot
Exceptional attention to detail, layout, colour, and typography
Confident communicator with a strong sense of visual storytelling
Skilled in developing brand-aligned packaging systems and design guides
Organised, deadline-driven, and comfortable managing complex design timelines
Experience mentoring junior designers and collaborating with cross-functional teams

Apply: *****@*****.co.za

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