Graphic & Packaging Designer

Purpose:
Carrol Boyes is seeking a Mid-Level Graphic/Packaging Designer with a strong graphic design background to join our Merchandise Department Team.
This role is ideal for a designer who is passionate about premium packaging confident in print and production execution and experienced in creating beautiful retail-ready packaging and product artwork for a design-led brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Design adapt and update packaging artwork for new and existing products
• Apply brand artwork patterns imagery and finishes consistently across packaging formats
• Create and adapt graphic artwork for product surfaces including decals patterns and placements
• Prepare accurate print-ready artwork for factories printers and suppliers
• Work confidently with deadlines packaging layouts and repro setup
• Review proofs and ensure artwork accuracy prior to production
• Collaborate closely with Product Development Art and Replenishment teams
• Liaise with external factories and suppliers to resolve artwork and production queries
• Maintain an organised digital artwork library with strict version control
• Brief and coordinate packaging or product photography when required
• Ensure version control and correct usage of packaging files
• Responsible for artwork accuracy and production readiness
• Review proofs and ensure artwork accuracy prior to production
• Ensure correct and approved artwork is released to factories
• Packaging Design Artwork Execution
• Apply brand artwork patterns imagery and finishes accurately across packaging formats
• Create and manage decal placements layout and positioning
• Ensure packaging is fit for purpose retail-ready and aligned to brand standards
• Manage updates and revisions efficiently to avoid production errors or reprints

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy and quality of print-ready packaging artwork
• Excellent aesthetic judgment aligned to premium design standards
• Commercially aware and production-focused and launch timelines
• Commercially aware with appreciation for premium design standards
• Able to manage multiple projects Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player Internal stakeholder satisfaction
• Proactive accountable and solutions focused
• Effective management of artwork files and assets
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates integrity professionalism and respect for brand standards
• Operates independently within defined briefs and brand guidelines
• Works under guidance of the Head of Product with formal sign-off processes

Experience

• 3 years experience in graphic design with strong packaging and print focus
• Proven experience taking artwork through to print / factory production
• Relevant Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design Visual Communication Product Design or related field
• Proven experience in Adobe illustrator & Photoshop procreate Experience in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
• Proven experience in Adobe Suite of programs including InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop
• Solid understanding of print processes repro principles and colour management
• Experience working with deadlines and packaging formats
• A portfolio clearly demonstrating packaging design and product graphic work Illustration skills

Apply by sharing your updated CV and Portfolio to (profiles without a submitted portfolio will not be considered)

• 3D Design
• Graphic Design
• Packaging Design
• Product Design