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Design and Pre-Press Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Ballito - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
12 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Reference: DUR003650-JK-1
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.
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
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:
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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
- 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
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Required Experience:
Manager
