Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design & Art or equivalent Graphic Design qualification
Packaging Diploma
At least 10 years of packaging and brand design experience with an outstanding working knowledge of concept artwork, finished Art, and all print & packaging processes
Minimum 7 years of management experience in leading teams, conducting performance reviews & measurements
Experience in developing high-performing design teams
Strong knowledge of packaging construction, holistic design solutions, brands CI’s and implementation thereof essential
Have a strong understanding of the various brand CI’s as well as brand tiering and brand architecture
Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite CC: Illustrator, Photoshop, and In-design
A strong understanding of design management systems and studio workflow to drive efficiencies
Strong understanding of all printing processes
Strong understanding of manufacturing best practices relating to quality checks and high standards of consistency

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and mentor the Company's packaging design team, including senior and junior creative designers, finished artists, illustrators, photographers, and freelance designers in order to deliver to plan
Develop and communicate our brand objectives, by planning, resource sourcing and multitasking workload across the internal staff and external agencies to deliver
Ensure that all work delivered is aligned with the brand CI’s as well as brand tiering and brand architecture
Ensure and maintain brand consistency in line with relevant marketing strategies and Corporate Identity guidelines thus accurate implementation across all sub-brands are key
Recruit, retain and develop the best design talent to deliver the best in class and invest in the future of Company's Private Label
Lead and create innovative spaces by leading brainstorming sessions to promote design thinking in order to achieve the highest standard of creativity and ensure all briefs are met
Manage budgets and costings across all resources to ensure we remain within budget constraints