Stellenbosch: New Product Development & Design Coordinator posted by Merand Corbett & Associates

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-year diploma or other Graphic design qualification.
• Introduction to Wine and South Africa Wine Industry, following up with further reading and research to gain a sound knowledge and understanding of all requirements and legislation pertaining to wine labels.

Experience: 

• Four years’ experience in similar environment / role.

Other:

• Driver’s License essential.

Competencies Required to enable proficiency in Job

Knowledge/Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and In Design.
• Sound knowledge of Wine and South African wine industry with includes:  

• SAWIS Label Legislation for Wine of Origin Scheme.
  ·        South African Wine label requirements.
  ·        Department of Health Wine label requirements.
  ·        Liquor Products Act 60 of 1989.

• Knowledge of Labelling Requirements for South African wine intended for sale in EU, UK, USA, Canada, China and African continent.
• Administration skills, organised, ability to multi-task.

Behaviours:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must show initiative, be target driven and self-motivated.
• Team player and hard worker.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.

Task Descriptions for Key Performance Areas

Packaging and Artwork:

• Provide an in-house graphic and packaging design service.
• Make range extensions and refreshes existing designs to accommodate client’s requirements.
• Liaise with sales representative / clients with regards to client’s requirements for new concepts.
• Prepare artwork for all certified wines for relevant certification approvals.
• DTP of artwork in vector format for print to suppliers and sign final proofs.
• Check and approve all dry goods artwork (labels, cartons, screwcaps) for Origin Wine Stellenbosch bottlings.
• Sign-off first print run on press, and first bottle on production line as final packaging approval.
• Supply artwork for outer carton stickers if required.
• Supply artwork in correct format to facilitate SAGE process.
• Re-design artwork for ease of production and / or cost reduction.
• Assist clients with own brand packaging design in terms of supporting documents and application for packaging approval from SAWIS and all other certification bodies.
• Assist with mock up labels and samples for tenders. When required by sales reps / clients within deadline specified.

Dry Goods:

• Acquire quotes for dry goods when necessary.
• Maintain files on dry goods for reference and audits.
• Confirm all label certifications (Fairtrade, SAWIS, Organic or any other necessary).
• Dry goods checked for accuracy when delivered.
• Test and approved all new supplier products in accordance with NPD Trial Procedure and in conjunction with all relevant departments.
• Assist in solving QC issues with regards to supplier quality and service when required.
• Liaise with dry goods suppliers to ensure all requirements are met.

 New products:

• Manage new projects through to first production, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Ensure that full NPD trials are completed in time for all new products before first production and trial records are always up to date.

 Product Specifications & Production:

• Check SAGE specs for completeness and accuracy before it is produced.
• Mock up samples of products for production line.
• Sign-off first bottle from production line.

 Quality Management System:

• Ensure procedures and documentation adhere to QMS standards as per OWS compliance.
• Follow QMS protocol as described by WMS procedures.
• Liaise with SAWIS, DAFF and Wine standards Board with regards to Wine Laws and mandatory label information and any changes to legislation.

Health & Safety, Housekeeping:

• Follow Health and Safety and housekeeping protocols.

Administration:

• Performs general administrative duties for NPD when needed.

 
***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***