Packaging Designer at Clicks Group

Introduction The Clicks Group - One of South Africa's largest health and beauty retailers is looking for an experienced, Mid weight designer to join their design team. We are looking for a designer who has an exceptional eye for detail, works well under pressure and is a team player.

Job description

• To interpret, conceptualise and translate all briefing processes to meet design objectives.
• Develop clear, concise and brand-compliant packaging creative design with a good understanding of print processes and finished art
• Troubleshoot issues arising with design briefs.
• Able to do detailed competitor and trend research
• Able to present finalised ideas and concepts to internal clients.
• Ensure all work maintain a highstandard and level of quality
• Maintain brand consistency and Corporate identity in line with relevant marketing strategies by adhering to guidelines.
• To work closely/collaboratively within own team as well as Traffic, Client Services and the Client to ensure a smooth workflow and delivery of work while ensuring the creative brief is attained.
• To effectively communicate with Team, Client service & print production to ensure timeous delivery of all artwork
• To be aware of the status of work in progress at all times to ensure deadlines are met/ manage own timelines
• To see projects from start to finish including directing 3rd party resources such as illustrators, photographers, printers

Minimum requirements

Education:

• Design qualification in Graphic Design – Degree or diploma

Experience:

• 2-3 years of packaging design

Job Knowledge

• At least 4 years’ packaging design experience
• Strong conceptual/Design skills and Style
• Mac Literate as well as Technical knowledge and proficiency of design software essential (Adobe CC: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Experience Directing/Overseeing photoshoots, finished artists
• Excellent working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator CC
• Organised and with excellent Attention to detail is essential.
• Excellent time management, Ability to multitaks and must work well under pressure
• Good written and verbal Communication Skills
• Team player
• Positive, can do attitute
• Willing to put in the extra effort
• Working knowledge and understanding of functional dielines
• Excellent working knowledge of print processes