Packaging Design Lead

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POSITION INFO:

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