Job Description

Graphic Designer position available in Paarl, Western Cape

Duties and responsibilities:

The position will include but are not limited to the below specified duties and responsibilities:

1) Design, DTP and layout for a wide range of marketing material and company documents, across print and digital:

Posters,

Flyers,

Point of sale material (in store display),

Vouchers,

Social media artwork and post creation,

Web images,

Product catalogue design,

Mailers,

Event branding,

Vehicle branding,

Branded promotional items.

2) Implementing and upholding brand CI guidelines across all work,

3) Product packaging artwork:

Design packaging according to die-lines,

Make print-ready files,

Sign off on proofs.

4) Product images:

Prepare product images for website, pamphlets, social media posts, in-store posters and advertisements,

Manage product photo shoots,

Take basic product photographs yourself,

Retouching and deep etching images,

Sourcing appropriate imagery online.

5) Manage Social Media Posts and Platforms:

Manage Facebook Page/Account and posts,

Manage Instagram Page/Account and posts,

Come up with creative posts and campaigns for social media,

Manage and respond to customer comments, queries, and complaints on social media.

6) Product images:

Prepare product images for website, pamphlets, social media posts, in-store posters and advertisements,

Manage product photo shoots,

7) Managing print work:

Handle relationships with printers

Brief in and manage work with printers

Sign off on samples and final proofs

8) Retail Advertisement Designs:

Design weekly retail advertisement artwork,

Prepare artwork for newspaper publications,

Liase with Newspapers/Media companies for advertisement publications,

Ensure that advertisement details and pricing are checked and correct before publication.

Capabilities and strengths:

Organized, productive and efficient,

Meticulous - high attention to detail and high standards,

Driven /action-orientated,

Ability to grasp concepts quickly,

Creative thinking / problem solving,

Strong initiative,

Resourceful,

Excellent communication skills,

Service-orientated,

Ability to multi-task, prioritise and re-prioritise,

Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.

Experience and Qualifications:

Minimum 4 years working experience in design, print and media,

Experience in the following is essential: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop.

Please send a detailed CV with references

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Experience:

Adobe InDesign: 4 years (Required) Adobe Photoshop: 4 years (Required) Adobe Illustrator: 4 years (Required) Design, print & Media: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person