Senior Graphic Designer and Team Lead

SUMMARY:
Senior Graphic Designer and Team Lead

POSITION INFO:
Qualification

• Matric / Senior Certificate
• Relevant Certification in Graphic Design

• Minimum 5 –7 years’ experience in graphic design, with at least 2 years in a senior or team - lead role.
• Valid drivers license
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Coral Draw, Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of packaging design, printing processes, and colour management.
• Experience in catalogues, promotional campaigns, and artwork workflows.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure .
• Strong leadership and people - management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines advantageous
• Experience in product - based or retail environments.
• Knowledge of photography, video editing, or digital asset management.
• Familiarity with workflow or project - management platforms.
• Personal attributes
• Creative thinker with a strong eye for design.
• Calm under pressure and solutions focused .
• Strong communication skills.
• Methodical, process - driven, and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Leadership approach that encourages growth and teamwork.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Timely delivery of all department work.
• Accuracy and quality of artwork.
• Efficient management of workload and workflow.
• Compliance with internal processes.
• Supplier satisfaction and reduced production errors.
• Successful catalogue and promotional rollouts.

• Team Leadership and Department Management
• Oversee and lead a department of three employees.
• Manage the team’s daily workflow, ensuring tasks are prioritised and deadlines are met.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, performance feedback, and skills development.
• Ensure adherence to all internal design processes, procedures, and approval steps.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination between Departments.
• Maintain a productive, organised, and positive working environment.
• End-to-End Workflow Management
• Oversee the complete graphic design workflow for all projects.
• Implement and maintain efficient systems for tracking progress, revisions, and approvals.
• Ensure all stages of the product life cycle that involve graphic input are followed correctly.
• Perform quality checks on all artwork before submission, production, or publication.
• Design Responsibilities
• Lead and execute package design, including liaising with suppliers to design, finalise,
• and approve artwork.
• Design, manage and produce the annual product catalogue.
• Manage monthly promotional design, from concept through to implementation across platforms.
• Create signage as required.
• Maintain brand consistency across all visual communication and marketing collateral.
• Supplier and Production Coordination
• Work directly with suppliers on artwork approvals, packaging specifications, die lines, sampling, and corrections.
• Ensure all artwork meets technical specifications and production requirements.
• Technical and Equipment Management
• Oversee and maintain all digital and design - related equipment.
• Ensure software is up to date and compatible across the department.
• Troubleshoot minor technical issues and coordinate support where needed.