Graphics Designer

apartmentLexdan Select placeJohannesburg calendar_month 
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop corrugated packaging solutions including cartons, die-cut boxes, POS displays, trays, and custom packaging using structural CAD software
  • Create technical drawings, prototypes, samples, and mock-ups while ensuring compliance with industry standards and structural integrity requirements
  • Optimize material utilization, board layouts, pallet configurations, and manufacturing processes to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency
  • Prepare print-ready artwork, manage pre-press requirements, and ensure accurate colour separations and print quality across flexographic, digital, and litho-laminated processes
  • Collaborate with customers and sales teams by providing technical packaging expertise, presenting concepts, creating 3D renderings/mock-ups, and managing design revisions
  • Work closely with production teams to resolve manufacturing issues, improve design performance, and drive continuous waste reduction initiatives
  • Establish and maintain drawing registers, artwork control systems, revision controls, and document management processes to support operational excellence
  • Support packaging testing, tooling development, quality compliance, new product development, and ERP/document management systems
Key Requirements
  • Minimum Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) with a relevant qualification or equivalent industry experience
  • 35+ years' experience in structural packaging design and technical graphic design.
  • Essential experience within the corrugated packaging manufacturing industry, including knowledge of board grades, paper weights, liner types, and flute combinations.
  • Advanced proficiency in ArtiosCAD or AutoCAD for structural packaging design.
  • Advanced proficiency in CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator for graphic design and pre-press production.
  • Strong understanding of packaging engineering principles including FEFCO standards, ECT, BCT, die-cutting processes, flexographic printing, palletization, and logistics.
  • Strong analytical and commercial mindset with a focus on precision, problem-solving, manufacturing efficiency, and cost optimization
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