Graphic Designer

Our client in the FMCG industry requires the services of an experienced Graphic Designer who will be responsible for supporting the design team in execution of day-to-day creative work assigned to the in-house design team, including developing concepts, implementing design strategies, and producing visual aspects for corporate and brand marketing materials, across interactive, promotional, and packaging designs. *Key performance areas:    *                                                         * Design for print & digital based off various brand CI’s * Design brand portfolios and sales presentations * Develop new concepts & packaging * Maintain and update existing designs * Photography & Editing * Other duties as assigned *The successful candidate must have:* * Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification in Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design or equivalent * Up to 3 years graphic design work experience in a FMCG environment will be desirable  * Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite programs especially Photoshop & Illustrator * Good understanding of PowerPoint * Proven track-record with quality designs that have been pushed to the marketplace * Strong, conceptual thinker who possesses a wide range of design principles and production methods for digital, print, packaging, branding, typography, catalogue production, and more * Advanced knowledge of contemporary media, trends and technologies * Demonstrate strong organizational skills in order to juggle multiple projects at the same time; keen attention to detail * Successfully manages time, priorities, workflow and schedule in order to meet deadlines; able to work quickly and efficiently * Possess solid presentation, listening and communication skills with clients * Open and receptive to design critiques, while also able to confidently and respectfully represent reasons behind design choices * Resourceful – able to problem solve and find multiple design solutions, especially under narrow parameters or strict project timelines and budgets * Self-driven, proactive, team player * Photography & Videography skills a plus * Ability to function well under pressure * Willing to work in a corporate environment   *Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.* To be discussed at interview stage *The successful candidate must have:* * Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification in Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design or equivalent * Up to 3 years graphic design work experience in a FMCG environment will be desirable  * Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite programs especially Photoshop & Illustrator * Good understanding of PowerPoint * Proven track-record with quality designs that have been pushed to the marketplace * Strong, conceptual thinker who possesses a wide range of design principles and production methods for digital, print, packaging, branding, typography, catalogue production, a