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Senior Graphic Designer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly creative skilled and experienced Senior Graphic Designer to lead an in-house design team and take ownership of high-impact design projects across a diverse portfolio of products and brands.
The successful candidate will have a strong eye for design excellent technical expertise and the ability to manage multiple projects deadlines and designers simultaneously.
The role is responsible for delivering visually compelling brand-aligned creative work across marketing communications product packaging catalogues digital platforms and other customer-facing materials.
The successful candidate will have a strong eye for design excellent technical expertise and the ability to manage multiple projects deadlines and designers simultaneously.
The role is responsible for delivering visually compelling brand-aligned creative work across marketing communications product packaging catalogues digital platforms and other customer-facing materials.
Creative Leadership & Team Oversight
- Lead mentor and support a small in-house design team
- Review guide and sign off on design work to ensure quality and brand consistency
- Check all artwork and written content for spelling grammatical pricing and product-information errors before publication
- Maintain a collaborative and creative environment while ensuring deadlines are met
- Provide constructive feedback and support the development of junior designers
- Take ownership of large-scale design projects including:
- Customer signage and branding
- Product brochures and catalogues
- In-store and point-of-sale visuals
- Trade show and event branding
- Digital marketing materials
- Manage design workflows timelines priorities and approvals
- Work closely with the Marketing Director to interpret briefs and deliver creative solutions
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and attention to detail
- Develop high-quality creative concepts and designs across digital print packaging and environmental applications
- Create engaging layouts campaign visuals and marketing collateral
- Design packaging for new and existing product ranges ensuring functionality shelf appeal and brand consistency
- Develop creative solutions that are aligned with current design and industry trends
- Prepare artwork for both digital and print production
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite particularly:
- InDesign catalogues brochures and layouts
- Illustrator vector artwork logos and packaging
- Photoshop image editing mock-ups and visual effects
- Experience with Figma Canva or similar collaboration/design tools would be advantageous
- Have a strong understanding of print production artwork preparation and packaging requirements
- Ensure all creative output adheres to established brand guidelines
- Maintain consistency across multiple brands products and communication channels
- Contribute to the development and refinement of visual identities and creative standards
- Ensure a consistent professional and high-quality visual presence across all platforms
- Minimum 5 years graphic design experience
- Previous experience in a Senior Graphic Designer Lead Designer or similar role would be advantageous
- Proven portfolio demonstrating strong experience in:
- Layout design
- Packaging design
- Campaign development
- Digital design
- Print and marketing collateral
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong understanding of typography layout colour and visual hierarchy
- Practical knowledge of print production and packaging
- Experience mentoring reviewing or guiding junior designers
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Highly creative with a strong commercial understanding of design
- Organised and deadline-driven
- Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Self-motivated proactive and solution-focused
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently
- Passionate about design innovation and continuous learning
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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