Graphic Designer & Content Creator - Retail Industry
Mindcor (Pty) Ltd · Hyde Park
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An opportunity is available for a talented, hands-on Graphic Designer & Content Creator within the retail industry. Reporting to the Marketing Director, you will deliver creative work across multiple retail and product brands, with a strong focus on packaging, print production and digital design.
We are looking for an independent designer with excellent attention to detail, strong creative judgement and the ability to manage several projects in a busy marketing environment. Previous graphic design experience within the retail industry is required.
Duties & Responsibilities
Design packaging, logos, signage, brochures, catalogues, posters, flyers and retail point-of-sale materials.
Create digital assets for websites, e-commerce platforms, email campaigns, social media and in-store screens.
Maintain brand guidelines, templates and visual consistency across multiple brands.
Prepare print-ready artwork with correct bleed, colour profiles, resolution and production specifications.
Retouch and prepare product and lifestyle imagery.
Write and adapt basic captions, headlines, product descriptions and short-form copy.
Prepare and upload assets to relevant digital platforms, including WooCommerce.
Manage creative briefs, stakeholder feedback and deadlines from concept through to final delivery.
Support occasional photography, video or on-location asset gathering where required.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Proven graphic design experience, ideally 5–8 years .
Retail industry design experience is essential , with strong exposure to packaging, point-of-sale materials and print production.
Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency is essential.
A strong portfolio demonstrating packaging, print and digital design, with clear evidence of your personal contribution.
Excellent understanding of typography, layout, colour theory and brand consistency.
Ability to independently produce finished artwork for print and digital platforms.
Confidence writing or adapting basic marketing copy.
Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to handle multiple brands, meet tight deadlines and respond constructively to feedback.
Willingness to work with brands in the cannabis and wellness sector; previous sector experience is not required.
Advantageous
FMCG brand experience.
Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Lightroom.
WooCommerce or WordPress experience.
Basic photography, video editing and image-capture skills.
Experience using AI tools to support copy preparation, with careful editing and brand alignment.