Mid-Weight Graphic Designer - Umhlanga, Durban (office-based)

About Our Client

The client is an established FMCG company specialising in personal care products and packaging. They operate an in-house creative studio that manages various local and international brands.

The Role: Mid-Weight Graphic Designer

The purpose of this role is to deliver and oversee a high level of creative work across brands and teams to ensure products meet strategic objectives. You will manage the on-brand output of junior team members and the general requirements of the studio in a fast-paced environment, taking ideas from initial concept through to finished artwork and print-ready packaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply 4+ years of agency or corporate design team experience to deliver and oversee studio output.

• Design product packaging, labels, and in-store point-of-sale items from concept to print-ready artwork.

• Produce graphic visualisation and mock-ups of products and point-of-sale installations.

• Oversee and sign off on the deadline-driven output of junior team members.

• Undertake deep-etching, retouching, and proofing processes for marketing and sales collateral.

• Turn briefs and strategic goals into creative ideas that connect with the target audience.

• Maintain in-house image libraries, competitive intelligence, and branding.

About You

• 4+ years'' experience at an agency or in a corporate design team.

• National Diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent.

• Proficient on Mac OS and Adobe Creative Cloud applications, specifically Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Essential experience in packaging and printing with an understanding of repro principles.

• Exceptional time management, organisational skills, meticulous eye for detail, deadline-driven, energetic, and adaptable to changing market needs.

• Track record of successful campaigns.

• Experience launching cosmetic or personal care brands is highly advantageous.