SUMMARY:
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.
POSITION INFO:
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 you're a creative leader who combines innovative design with technical excellence and enjoys building successful teams, we'd love to hear from you.
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