Senior Packaging Designer – Western Cape needed at Clicks Group

Job description

• To deliver world-class Packaging designs across the Clicks brands by delivering the best creative solutions to support the achievement of Clicks Private label ranges and financial targets.
• To deliver and land newness and innovation for Clicks Private Label packaging in alignment with all critical paths.
• To develop brand-consistent packaging inline with all Clicks CI Guidelines.
• To conceptualise and execute high-priority projects across multiple brands.
• To understand marketing trends and have the ability to translate these into creative solutions for our brands to ensure competitor standout.
• To work closely and collaboratively within the team supporting the Packaging Manager, Account Managers, designers and Clients to ensure a smooth workflow and delivery of work while ensuring the creative brief are met.
• To be aligned with the status of work in progress at all times to ensure deadlines are met and manage own timelines. To presentation, all creative artwork making sure work maintains an excellent level of quality and design.
• To mentor junior designers and DTP to ensure timeous delivery and correct interpretation of creative briefs/projects.

Minimum requirements

Education

• Packaging Design qualification from a recognized institution (Degree or diploma) or proven working track record in the Retail design field specifically in the Brand and Packaging field.  

Job-Related Knowledge

• Solid understanding of industry print/technical standards
• Strong conceptual/Design skills and Style
• Ability to do 3D mockups/renders for presentations
• Mac Literate, as well as technical knowledge and proficiency of design software essential (Latest Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop). 

Job-Related Skills:

• Photo retouching & editing – would be advantageous
• Organised and with excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to assignments is essential.
• Excellent time management, Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Good written and verbal Communication Skills
• Team player
• Positive can-do attitude
• Willing to be a team player and put in the extra effort

Job-Related Experience:

• At least 5 years packaging and brand design experience with an outstanding working knowledge of concept artwork, finished Art and all print & packaging processes.
• At least 6 years’ graphic design experience in Brand & Packaging design
• Must have experience in developing Brands conceptually as well as the ability to carry concept through to finished art.
• Experience designing and rollout of all Packaging Design materials.