Design and Pre-Press Manager

Reference: DUR003650-JK-1

Ballito. An exciting opportunity exists for a commercially minded creative leader with a passion for exceptional design and developing high-performing teams. A well-established business is seeking an experienced Design and Pre-Press Manager to lead its creative department drive operational excellence and ensure every piece of artwork is delivered to the highest production standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced print or packaging environment and enjoys balancing creativity with technical precision and strong leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Design and Pre-Press department including workflow planning resource allocation freelancers KPIs SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive creative product design trend research packaging concepts customer presentations and brand consistency
• Take final responsibility for all print-ready artwork including colour management trapping foils embossing die-lines barcodes PDFs and quality assurance
• Collaborate closely with Sales Key Accounts Sampling Production and Procurement to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on time
• Mentor develop and inspire the design team to achieve outstanding results

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years experience in packaging or print design
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
• Strong knowledge of print production and pre-press processes
• Commercially aware with excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Calm under pressure with a passion for coaching and developing people
• Experience within the packaging print or FMCG industry is highly advantageous

If youre a creative leader who combines innovative design with technical excellence and enjoys building successful teams wed love to hear from you.

Apply:

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1