Jobs at SMD Technologies

About the Role:

• We’re looking for a hands-on, results-driven leader to head up our packaging, creative and studio team. This is not a role for someone who wants to coast — we want someone who leads by example, takes ownership, holds high standards, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in to keep projects moving.
• You’ll manage a high-volume, fast-paced studio responsible for packaging, POS, catalogues, retail design and print across a wide range of products and brands. You’ll be expected to keep the work flowing smoothly, manage a diverse team of designers, ensure best-in-class creative output, and represent the company confidently in meetings, pitches, and partner collaborations.
• If you know how to bring creative visions to life and keep a studio running like clockwork — this one’s for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the packaging and creative design pipeline, from briefing to delivery
• Lead, motivate and manage a team of designers, freelancers, and DTP artists
• Partner with the Traffic Manager to ensure workflows are structured, efficient, and always moving
• Represent the creative studio confidently in internal meetings, supplier presentations and external partner briefings
• Pitch creative ideas, packaging concepts and campaign rollouts that meet both strategic and commercial goals
• Set and uphold high standards for accuracy, layout, typography, packaging spec and brand consistency
• Drive productivity and accountability across the team — you’ll know when someone’s dragging their feet
• Deliver quick turnarounds without compromising quality
• Handle disciplinary issues professionally and firmly, including issuing written warnings when needed
• Ensure the studio is delivering at a pace that matches the commercial demand, every time
• Oversee design approvals, press checks, supplier queries and mock-ups
• Keep the team aligned with production deadlines, brand guidelines, and company objectives
• Manage team KPIs, and complete monthly reporting on tasks and work out of studio.
• Liaise with Product Development teams to ensure range execution is continuous and within keeping of brand guidelines.

Must-Have Skills and Experience

• 7+ years experience in a senior design, packaging or creative production role (ideally FMCG, retail, or product-based)
• Proven leadership and team management experience — you know how to get the best out of your people
• Strong packaging and print knowledge, including layout, die-lines, substrates and spec sheets
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills — you're never late and never surprised by a deadline
• A portfolio that demonstrates an exceptional eye for quality and creative execution
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to represent the company at a senior level
• Tough but fair approach — you can spot nonsense a mile away and aren’t afraid to call it out constructively
• Experience working with traffic or production managers to maintain high-volume studio output
• Comfortable managing both creative and operational elements of a studio environment

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About the Role:

• Are you obsessed with grids, margins, and making everything pixel-perfect? Do you get an unreasonable amount of joy from watching a perfectly aligned label roll off the press? Then you might just be our next Junior DTP Print Designer!
• We’re on the hunt for a fresh-thinking, detail-obsessed creative with a flair for layout, a love of paper, and a borderline unhealthy relationship with Adobe InDesign. You’ll work alongside our seasoned designers to bring everything from packaging to posters, point-of-sale to product catalogues, to life — all with that chef’s kiss finish.

Responsibilities:

• Prepping designs for print like a total pro (even if you’re still learning, we’re here to help teach you)
• Rolling out layout work across formats — from brochures to banners, and everything in between
• Helping with resizing, versioning and adapting master creative into clean, print-ready artwork
• Keeping an eagle eye on alignment, spacing and bleed (you know it matters)
• Collaborating with the design team to support big ideas with clean execution
• Supporting with digital versions of print files where needed (we love a multi-tasker)
• Learning loads, asking questions, and levelling up your skills every week!

Requirements:

• A relevant qualification (Graphic Design, Visual Communication or similar)
• A solid portfolio of layout-based work — uni projects welcome!
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• A basic understanding of print processes and specs (we’ll teach you the rest)
• Excellent attention to detail — you notice when the kerning’s off by 0.25pt
• Great communication skills and a can-do, positive attitude
• The ability to take feedback like a champ and apply it constructively
• Bonus: experience working with packaging or large-format print is a plus. We require a small skill test to show you know what you’re doing! That’s all.

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About the Role:

• We are looking for a knowledgeable Email Content Marketing Assistant to help our brands and products hit the right audiences.
• This role is perfect for anyone in digital marketing with understanding of metrics like open rates, click through rates, and optimisation testing.

You will be responsible for:

• Writing engaging, click-worthy emails to a range of our clients, internal communication and brand followers, communicating specials, promotions, exciting internal news or new arrivals.
• Creative and fun execution of emails - Flex your email writing and design muscles.
• Continually assessing and improving open rates and click rates. We want to see you testing and pushing performance!
• Assisting SEO content writers for best implementation for blog to subscriber deliver and notification systems.
• Reporting and Analytics: Measure, grow and report back on your work.
• List Management: Ensure that our lists are POPPIA compliant and follow standard opt-in laws.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with email platforms like SEMrush, Mailchimp.
• Ability to edit and create your own images in Photoshop or Canva.
• Go-get-it and collaborative attitude. Teamwork makes the dreamwork, work well with others and be proactive in your thinking and approach.
• Understanding of email metrics, CTA optimisation and the gumption to grow them.
• Diploma or degree in digital marketing, email marketing certificates advantageous.
• Experience: Show us you know what you’re talking about. There will be a simple skill test for successful applicants.

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About the Role:

• If your happy place is somewhere between a colour swatch book and a perfectly folded box dieline, we’ve got the job for you. We’re looking for a passionate, imaginative Junior Graphic Designer who loves nothing more than bringing bold, beautiful packaging and in-store visuals to life.
• From eye-catching posters to smart shelf-talkers and irresistible packaging, you’ll take concepts and run with them — creating artwork that looks just as good on the shelf as it does in your portfolio.
• You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, high-output environment where every week brings something new — and always make sure the final product is as good as the idea that sparked it.

Responsibilities:

• Designing packaging, POS, flyers, posters, and catalogues that make people stop and stare (in the best way)
• Developing concepts from scratch and seeing them through to print-ready perfection Working closely with DTP and production teams to ensure flawless handover to print
• Collaborating with marketing, brand, and product teams to bring campaigns to life Managing multiple projects with confidence, clarity, and a well-organised artboard
• Applying brand guidelines creatively and consistently across formats and product lines
• Staying up to date with packaging, retail and design trends (because you’re that kind of person)

Requirements

• A relevant qualification (Graphic Design, Communication Design, or similar)
• A polished portfolio that showcases packaging and POS work (and makes us go “ooh!”)
• Excellent Adobe Creative Suite skills — especially Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
• Solid understanding of print processes, packaging mechanics, and large-format specs
• Exceptional layout skills and an eye for visual hierarchy, balance, and storytelling
• Strong time management — you can handle fast turnarounds without dropping the ball
• Bonus: experience with FMCG, retail, or high-volume catalogue production, no worries if you’re still learning, just show us you know what you're doing with a simple skill test.

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About the Role:

• Are you a designer who lives in both stills and motion? The kind of creative who can craft a killer visual identity and then make it dance? We’re looking for a Mid-Level Graphic Designer who’s as comfortable designing for print as they are animating for screen.
• You’ll take the lead on a mix of graphic design projects — from website content and short animations to packaging, posters, presentations, and more. If you’ve got great taste, mad skills, and can bring a little motion magic to our visuals, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities: 

• Designing graphics for both digital and print — with a strong eye for layout and composition
• Creating short-form animated content for digital, in-store displays, and shelf mocks for presenting to clients
• Designing packaging, POS, flyers, posters, and catalogues that make people stop and stare (in the best way)
• Developing concepts from scratch and seeing them through to print-ready perfection Working closely with DTP and production teams to ensure flawless handover to print
• Helping evolve brand identities across static and motion formats
• Applying brand guidelines creatively and consistently across formats and product lines
• Staying up to date with packaging, retail and design trends (because you’re that kind of person)

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in a creative design role
• A relevant qualification in Graphic Design, Motion Design, or similar
• A brilliant portfolio showcasing both design and animation work
• Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills (especially After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• A good understanding of design for web and presentation formats
• Experience creating packaging, flyers, POS and campaign roll-outs is a big plus
• Confidence in presenting your work and explaining creative decisions
• Bonus: any experience with 3D is the cherry on top!

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Overview:

• We are seeking a performance-focused PPC Marketer with a passion for driving sales and maximizing return on investment. This role is for a candidate with hands-on experience managing substantial marketing budgets and running ROI-based campaigns—not just for generating leads, but for delivering real, revenue-generating results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and optimize ROI-based campaigns across proprietary advertising portals, Google Ads and other online marketing interfaces.
• Manage and allocate marketing budgets efficiently, ensuring every spend is justified by tangible sales outcomes.
• Analyze campaign performance data to drive continuous improvement and innovation in advertising strategies.
• Proactively propose new tactics and ideas to enhance campaign effectiveness and drive revenue growth.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in PPC marketing with a strong record of running campaigns focused on generating sales and improving ROI.
• Demonstrated ability to manage significant marketing budgets with an emphasis on measurable revenue outcomes.
• Google Ads Certified, with real-world experience where campaign success is measured by sales performance rather than just clicks or impressions.
• Familiarity with running advertising campaigns on multiple platforms, including proprietary portals and Facebook.
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to translate analytics into actionable strategies.
• A proactive, creative, and passionate approach to digital marketing—someone who lives and breathes ROI-driven performance.

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About the Role:

• We’re looking for a tough, no-nonsense Traffic Manager to whip our workflow into shape. This is not a project administrator role — it’s a leadership function for someone who lives for structure, thrives under pressure, and takes pride in keeping the machine running.
• You’ll be the glue between design, marketing, and production — ensuring briefs are clear, timelines are realistic (but tight), and that every single person is pulling their weight. You’ll follow up, follow through, and follow hard when people drop the ball.
• If you’re proactive, outspoken, and allergic to “it fell through the cracks”, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of work in and out of the studio and marketing departments — nothing gets lost, delayed, or duplicated
• Own the schedule: create timelines, allocate resources, and ensure that every team member knows exactly what’s expected and when
• Monitor all project timelines and flag delays early — no silent stalling, no last-minute surprises
• Follow up with stakeholders when work is blocked or unclear — and chase down what’s needed to move forward
• Work closely with team leads to balance priorities, triage requests, and shift deadlines when absolutely necessary (not just when it’s convenient)
• Keep briefing processes sharp and hold teams accountable to project clarity and delivery
• Maintain visibility over all incoming and outgoing work — from campaign rollouts to packaging deadlines
• Be the calm in the chaos — and also the firm hand when the chaos needs to be called out. Gandalf, no one shall pass you to approach a team member directly!
• Report regularly to senior managers on studio output, bottlenecks, team capacity and wins

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in a traffic or project management role (agency, studio or marketing environment)
• A proactive, firm, and no-excuses attitude — you’re not afraid to chase, escalate, or call things out
• Exceptional organisational skills — you see the gaps, plug them, and keep things running smoothly
• Experience managing timelines for multiple departments or functions (bonus if you’ve handled both creative and marketing teams)
• Ability to read the room — know when someone’s stalling, over-promising, or just needs a push
• Strong communication skills — clear, concise, and confident (no passive follow-ups here)
• Experience with traffic/project management tools like Trello, Monday.com, Asana, or similar
• A cool head under pressure and the stamina to keep up in a fast-paced environment

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Job Summary:

• The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth by developing new business opportunities and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. This role requires extensive travel to meet clients, understand their needs, and offer tailored solutions that meet their business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and Develop New Business Opportunities.
• Client Relationship Management
• Sales Presentations and Meetings
• Sales Targets
• Market Research
• Sales Reporting
• Regularly travel to meet clients within the assigned territory, attend industry events, and represent the company at trade shows and conferences.
• Collaborate with Internal Teams:

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficient in using CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Own reliable car and valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.

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Job Summary:

• The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth by developing new business opportunities and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. This role requires extensive travel to meet clients, understand their needs, and offer tailored solutions that meet their business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and Develop New Business Opportunities.
• Client Relationship Management
• Sales Presentations and Meetings
• Sales Targets
• Market Research
• Sales Reporting
• Regularly travel to meet clients within the assigned territory, attend industry events, and represent the company at trade shows and conferences.
• Collaborate with Internal Teams:

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficient in using CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Own reliable car and valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.

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Job Summary:

• The Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth by developing new business opportunities and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. This role requires extensive travel to meet clients, understand their needs, and offer tailored solutions that meet their business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and Develop New Business Opportunities.
• Client Relationship Management
• Sales Presentations and Meetings
• Sales Targets
• Market Research
• Sales Reporting
• Regularly travel to meet clients within the assigned territory, attend industry events, and represent the company at trade shows and conferences.
• Collaborate with Internal Teams:

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Proficient in using CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Own reliable car and valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.

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Job overview

• The Head of Audio will be responsible for driving the sales, profitability, and strategic direction of the audio product category at SMD Technologies. This senior role involves product sourcing and development, competitor analysis, customer relationship management, go-to-market execution, and logistics supervision. The incumbent will collaborate closely with internal teams, retailers, and suppliers to ensure category growth and optimal performance across multiple sales channels.

Category Sales & Profitability Growth:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive sales and enhance profitability across online, retail, and wholesale channels.
• Analyse category performance using PowerBI dashboards, customer sales data, and external industry insights to make data-driven recommendations.
• Identify growth opportunities through new product introductions, targeted promotions, and strategic partnerships.

Competitor Analysis & Opportunity Identification:

• Conduct regular competitor benchmarking, assessing pricing, product assortments, promotions, and sales tactics.
• Monitor market trends and consumer behaviours to identify category gaps and emerging opportunities.
• Propose new products and category enhancements to address unmet consumer needs.

Product Sourcing & Development:

• Work closely with suppliers and product developers to source innovative products informed by consumer insights and retailer feedback.
• Evaluate current product performance, discontinuing underperforming SKUs and introducing new, high-potential items.
• Collaborate with logistics and procurement teams to ensure efficient stock management and timely product availability.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Foster and maintain long-term partnerships with key accounts, providing strategic support to Executives and Key Account Managers.
• Attend customer meetings and conduct business reviews to drive growth, address challenges, and align on category goals.

Go-to-Market Strategy:

• Develop and execute product launch plans, ensuring alignment across all sales channels in terms of messaging, pricing, and merchandising.
• Work with the marketing team to create compelling promotional materials, advertisements, and digital/in-store campaigns.
• Provide merchandising guidance for both in-store and online product representation.

Merchandising & In-Store Execution:

• Together with our merchandising team ensure that retail planograms for audio products are effectively implemented.
• Collaborate with retail teams to optimize in-store promotions, displays, and staff training on product features.

Logistics Supervision:

• Collaborate with warehouse and distribution teams to resolve any logistical challenges affecting category performance.

Meeting Preparation & Presentations:

• Develop comprehensive reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, retailers, and suppliers.
• Present category performance insights, market trends, and strategic initiatives with clarity and professionalism.

Performance Monitoring & KPI Management:

• Drive sales growth and profitability within the audio category.
• Ensure effective competitor analysis and proactive opportunity identification.
• Lead successful promotional activities, including aged stock clearance initiatives.
• Oversee timely and effective product launches and go-to-market execution.
• Improve customer satisfaction and feedback management.
• Ensure adherence to merchandising and in-store execution standards.
• Support and engage with retail merchandising teams effectively.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in product/category management, preferably within the consumer electronics or audio industry.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making.
• Expertise in competitor analysis, pricing strategies, and market trend evaluation.
• Proven track record in product sourcing, development, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, and procurement teams.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and business intelligence tools (PowerBI preferred).
• Willingness to travel as required.