Senior Packaging Designer

Join a packaging design agency as a Senior Packaging Designer based in Stellenbosch.
Responsibilities:
Working with the team to translate written briefs into creatively appealing and commercially viable packaging design solutions
 To manage individual projects as required by the Creative Director
Attend briefing meetings and represent the creative team in project groups
Briefing and directing photographers, illustrators, designers, copywriters, and freelancers
Representing the creative team and presenting creative work to cross-functional teams
To motivate other members of the wider creative team, generating fresh ideas
Sourcing and researching relevant information as required for projects Senior Packaging designer
Attending exhibitions, conferences etc as requested
Keep up to date with current trends in packaging
Undertaking special creative projects as required by the creative director
Requirements:
BA in packaging/graphic design/related or equivalent desirable
Excellent ability to sketch concept/design ideas and/or layout before translation/articulation using computer software
Excellent Mac skills, fully conversant with In-Design, Illustrator, Freehand, Photoshop to visualising/retouching standard
Excellent creative crafting skills – ideas, typology, layout, colour, composition, materials etc
Excellent illustration skills both in traditional medium and computer-generated packages
Good knowledge of artwork/repro/print processes
Excellent communication skills and experience on working with cross-functional teams in brief development and translation to concept
Must have a passion for design and the drive to win awards
Knowledge and understanding of Packaging Development
Experience in contributing to creative strategy
Good understanding and appreciation of product/pack material limitations and solutions and of new/recyclable materials
Knowledge of 3D rendering/packages will be advantageous.
Skills:
3D Design
3D Rendering
Design
Graphic Design
Packaging
Packaging Design