Packaging Designer

Recruiter:

Boardroom Appointments

Job Ref:

JHB005204/DH

Date posted:

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a retail-focused Packaging Designer (FTC) to join our packaging design team. Experience in packaging design is a must and solid agency experience is required.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description

To deliver world-class packaging designs by delivering the best creative solutions to support the achievement of private label ranges and financial targets.
To deliver and land newness and innovation for private label packaging in alignment with all critical paths.
To develop brand-consistent packaging inline with all CI guidelines.
To conceptualise and execute high-priority projects across multiple brands.
To understand marketing trends and translate these into creative solutions to ensure competitor standout.
To work closely and collaboratively within the team supporting the Packaging Manager, Account Managers, designers and clients to ensure smooth workflow and delivery of work while ensuring creative briefs 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 present all creative artwork, ensuring 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, with technical proficiency in the latest Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

Job-Related Skills

Photo retouching & editing (advantageous)
Organised, excellent attention to detail, methodical approach
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 put in extra effort

Job-Related Experience

At least 5 years’ packaging and brand design experience with strong knowledge of concept artwork, finished art, and print & packaging processes
At least 6 years’ graphic design experience in brand & packaging design
Experience developing brands conceptually and carrying concepts through to finished art
Experience designing and roll-out of all packaging design materials

Competencies

Deciding and initiating action
Applying expertise and technology
Presenting and communicating information
Creation and innovation
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
Adapting and responding to change
Coping with pressure and setbacks
Achieving personal work goals and objectives

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