PACKAGING DESIGNER - GLOBAL HOMEWARE COMPANYSomerset West - Western CapeGet the whole package with this exciting in-office opportunity for a Mid-Weight Packaging Designer to work at a renowned global homeware company based in Somerset West.This is a truly global opportunity as you will work with, and across, the brands global and regional Marketing, and New Product Development teams, while being based here in South Africa. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. We are looking for a Packaging Designer who projects a professional image, someone who communicates, speaks and presents well in all interactions with colleagues globally.As Packaging Designer, you play a critical role in the origination, development, and design of all brand packaging artwork. You are a graphic design industry professional with a strong portfolio of work and a minimum of 4-5 years experience, working either in a FMCG company or design agency environment. Any experience with premium or aspirational brands will definitely be a plus.We are looking for a detail-oriented individual, passionate about packaging design, with the rigour to maintain consistent design standards across the brands entire product portfolio. You are well versed in both concept development and taking artwork to a print ready stage.The role will require you to have an intricate knowledge of print production techniques and the ability to engage with third party printers in finding optimal production processes for the brands packaging portfolio.This role provides an excellent opportunity to join a group that is tasked with a wide range of project types and has significant exposure to senior leaders and functional teams across the business globally. Don't miss out apply today!ResponsibilitiesPackaging concept, design and artwork deliveryCreate packaging designs for new products based on global brand standardsEvolve packaging artwork to a harmonized global standard in line with new brand guidelinesWork closely and align with the Group Packaging Engineer and Group Sustainability analystProduce approved artwork designs in print ready format.Liaise with third party printers and suppliers to specify substrates, print techniques, paper engineering and special finishes.Manage the sampling process with third party printers and suppliers.Custodianship: Maintain the brands global packaging library, upload artwork to a centralised database, and execute any running changes to existing artworkMaintain the brands global brand guidelines document.RequirementsDegree or Diploma in Graphic DesignMinimum of 4 - 5 years experience in packaging design, either in a FMCG company or agency environmentProfessional image able to present well with global colleaguesStrong planning, organisation, priority setting, and project management skillsAbility to multitask effectively; changing priorities based on timeline expectationsExcellent communication skillsMicrosoft and Adobe Creative Suite essentialSolution-oriented mindsetAny experience with premium or aspirational brands will be a plusDiligentHigh integrityDetail-oriented mindset is key for this roleAbility to work autonomously, and multi-task in an agile environmentFluency in English is a mustStay up to date with emerging trends, software, and techniques relevant to packaging designPrior packaging design for premium brands is an asset - DesirableExposure to working in international markets considered a plus - DesirableThe role is based in Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa. Ability to travel to work - essentialPlease submit a PDF/link to a relevant portfolio along with your CV on application.
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