Purpose:
Carrol Boyes is seeking a Mid-Level Graphic/Packaging Designer with a strong graphic design background to join our Merchandise Department Team.
This role is ideal for a designer who is passionate about premium packaging, confident in print and production execution, and experienced in creating beautiful, retail-ready packaging and product artwork for a design-led brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, adapt, and update packaging artwork for new and existing products
• Apply brand artwork, patterns, imagery, and finishes consistently across packaging formats
• Create and adapt graphic artwork for product surfaces, including decals, patterns, and placements
• Prepare accurate, print-ready artwork for factories, printers, and suppliers
• Work confidently with deadlines, packaging layouts, and repro setup
• Review proofs and ensure artwork accuracy prior to production
• Collaborate closely with Product Development, Art, and Replenishment teams
• Liaise with external factories and suppliers to resolve artwork and production queries
• Maintain an organised digital artwork library with strict version control
• Brief and coordinate packaging or product photography when required
• Ensure version control and correct usage of packaging files
• Responsible for artwork accuracy and production readiness
• Review proofs and ensure artwork accuracy prior to production
• Ensure correct and approved artwork is released to factories
• Packaging Design Artwork Execution
• Apply brand artwork, patterns, imagery, and finishes accurately across packaging formats
• Create and manage decal placements, layout, and positioning
• Ensure packaging is fit for purpose, retail-ready, and aligned to brand standards
• Manage updates and revisions efficiently to avoid production errors or reprints

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy and quality of print-ready packaging artwork
• Excellent aesthetic judgment aligned to premium design standards
• Commercially aware and production-focused and launch timelines
• Commercially aware with appreciation for premium design standards
• Able to manage multiple projects Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player, Internal stakeholder satisfaction
• Proactive, accountable, and solutions focused
• Effective management of artwork files and assets
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and respect for brand standards
• Operates independently within defined briefs and brand guidelines
• Works under guidance of the Head of Product with formal sign-off processes

Experience

• 3+ years' experience in graphic design with strong packaging and print focus
• Proven experience taking artwork through to print / factory production
• Relevant Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Product Design, or related field
• Proven experience in Adobe illustrator & Photoshop, procreate, Experience in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
• Proven experience in Adobe Suite of programs including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Solid understanding of print processes, repro principles, and colour management
• Experience working with deadlines and packaging formats
• A portfolio clearly demonstrating packaging design and product graphic work Illustration skills

Apply by sharing your updated CV and Portfolio to recruitment@cbfa.co.za (profiles without a submitted portfolio will not be considered)