ARVO

Mid-Weight Graphic Designer

ARVO  •  Western Cape, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Our client is seeking a Mid-weight Graphic Designer to join their creative team. This opportunity is suited to a detail-oriented designer with strong technical expertise and a deep appreciation for print as a craft. The successful candidate will be involved in the full design process, from initial concept through to final execution.

The role focuses on the development of large-scale brand campaigns, packaging, and printed communication materials. The designer will collaborate closely with the Head of Design and a multidisciplinary team to deliver work that reflects a refined and consistent brand aesthetic.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop considered, brand-aligned design concepts for campaigns, packaging, and print collateral.
  • Produce accurate, press-ready artwork, ensuring high standards in colour, layout, and finishing.
  • Collaborate with internal design and brand teams to execute cohesive visual solutions.
  • Apply and uphold the client’s visual identity across all design outputs.
  • Balance creative thinking with technical precision, delivering quality work within deadlines.
  • Work alongside photographers, stylists, and copywriters to create integrated visual narratives.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of the brand’s visual language.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ professional graphic design experience, with a strong focus on print.
  • Relevant degree or diploma in Graphic Design or a related field.
  • Solid understanding of print production, typography, colour theory, and layout principles.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
  • Strong conceptual ability with an appreciation for clean, refined design.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and finishing.
  • A portfolio showcasing relevant design work is required.
  • Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
  • Exposure to AI design tools (e.g. DALL·E, Midjourney, Runway ML, Luminar Neo, Designify) will be advantageous.

Personal Attributes

  • Professional, reliable, and grounded in approach.
  • Able to take direction and contribute ideas with clarity and confidence.
  • A collaborative team player with respect for creative processes.
  • Appreciates simplicity, structure, and well-executed design.

Working Conditions

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (on-site)

Location: Franschhoek

Benefits

  • Leave: 15 days annual leave
  • Additional Benefits: Complimentary daily lunch
  • Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus
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Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2017
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