Durban: Junior/Mid-Weight Graphic Designer

Responsibilities: Produce graphic visualisation and mock-ups of products and point-of-sale installations. Design product packaging and labels from concept to print-ready artwork. Insert translations into product packaging and labels for export markets. Design instore point-of-sale items from concept through to the finished product and all intermediate stages. Design monthly sales support items like price tickets, trade presenters and catalogues. Undertake design of print and promotional materials from concept to production ready artwork. Undertake deep-etching and retouching of product images for use in marketing and sales collateral. Undertake proofing process of packaging prior to print. Manage and keep up to date any in-house image libraries. Maintain in-house competitive intelligence and branding. Work with marketing team to supply marketing material, both printed and online. Keep up-to-date with graphic design software and tools Maintain up-to-date knowledge of printing processes and adhere to delivery as required. Requirements: 3-year National Diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent 2-5 years experience at an agency or in a corporate design team Understanding of repro principles and print processes Ability to take jobs from concept through to finished art Proficiency on Mac OS Adobe Creative Cloud applications, specifically Illustrator & Photoshop on a Mac Excellent eye for detail and meticulous about craftmanship of work Great time management skills and work ethic Ability to hit the ground running and work independently IMPORTANT NOTICE By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer: I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).