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Senior Graphic DesignerHr Co • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Senior Graphic Designer

Senior Graphic Designer

Hr Co • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2 days ago
Job description

We are seeking a highly creative skilled and experienced Senior Graphic Designer to lead an in-house design team and take ownership of high-impact design projects across a diverse portfolio of products and brands.

The successful candidate will have a strong eye for design excellent technical expertise and the ability to manage multiple projects deadlines and designers simultaneously.

The role is responsible for delivering visually compelling brand-aligned creative work across marketing communications product packaging catalogues digital platforms and other customer-facing materials.



Creative Leadership & Team Oversight

  • Lead mentor and support a small in-house design team
  • Review guide and sign off on design work to ensure quality and brand consistency
  • Check all artwork and written content for spelling grammatical pricing and product-information errors before publication
  • Maintain a collaborative and creative environment while ensuring deadlines are met
  • Provide constructive feedback and support the development of junior designers

Project Management

  • Take ownership of large-scale design projects including:
    • Customer signage and branding
    • Product brochures and catalogues
    • In-store and point-of-sale visuals
    • Trade show and event branding
    • Digital marketing materials
  • Manage design workflows timelines priorities and approvals
  • Work closely with the Marketing Director to interpret briefs and deliver creative solutions
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and attention to detail

Graphic & Packaging Design

  • Develop high-quality creative concepts and designs across digital print packaging and environmental applications
  • Create engaging layouts campaign visuals and marketing collateral
  • Design packaging for new and existing product ranges ensuring functionality shelf appeal and brand consistency
  • Develop creative solutions that are aligned with current design and industry trends
  • Prepare artwork for both digital and print production

Software & Technical Expertise

  • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite particularly:
    • InDesign catalogues brochures and layouts
    • Illustrator vector artwork logos and packaging
    • Photoshop image editing mock-ups and visual effects
  • Experience with Figma Canva or similar collaboration/design tools would be advantageous
  • Have a strong understanding of print production artwork preparation and packaging requirements

Brand Custodianship

  • Ensure all creative output adheres to established brand guidelines
  • Maintain consistency across multiple brands products and communication channels
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of visual identities and creative standards
  • Ensure a consistent professional and high-quality visual presence across all platforms

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years graphic design experience
  • Previous experience in a Senior Graphic Designer Lead Designer or similar role would be advantageous
  • Proven portfolio demonstrating strong experience in:
    • Layout design
    • Packaging design
    • Campaign development
    • Digital design
    • Print and marketing collateral
  • Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Strong understanding of typography layout colour and visual hierarchy
  • Practical knowledge of print production and packaging
  • Experience mentoring reviewing or guiding junior designers
  • Strong project management and organisational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail

Key Attributes

  • Highly creative with a strong commercial understanding of design
  • Organised and deadline-driven
  • Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
  • Self-motivated proactive and solution-focused
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback
  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently
  • Passionate about design innovation and continuous learning



Required Experience:

Senior IC


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

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