Creative Designer - Packaging

About the role

A client of Shugulika Africa Limited is looking for a creative, detail-oriented and technically skilled Creative Designer to support the design and development of innovative packaging solutions. The designer creates packaging designs, key line drawings, die lines and production-ready artwork, working with customers, sales teams and production departments to meet customer requirements, manufacturing specifications, quality standards and cost objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Create key line drawings (KLD) and die lines for various packaging formats and customer requirements
• Develop working drawings and technical design specifications from customer briefs, sketches and concepts
• Design corrugated packaging using CAD software and prepare production-ready artwork and technical drawings
• Present design concepts to customers, often with the sales team, and coordinate with printing, manufacturing and production teams
• Prepare and verify artwork files so polymer plates and printing materials are production-ready
• Produce packaging samples and prototypes, and review designs for accuracy, dimensions, material suitability and production feasibility
• Support product development, maintain project records and stay informed on packaging trends and materials
• Provide technical design advice to internal teams and keep customer designs and company information confidential

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Packaging Design or a related field
• Proven experience as a Packaging Designer, Creative Designer, Graphic Designer or similar
• Strong portfolio showing packaging design, structural design, artwork development and creative problem solving
• Understanding of packaging structures, die lines, key line drawings, printing processes and production requirements
• Knowledge of corrugated packaging design, materials and manufacturing processes is highly desirable

Required skills

• CAD software, AutoCAD or other 3D design applications
• Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW and other graphic design software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer literacy
• Project management, communication and teamwork skills