Industrial Graphic Designer for printing, signage and Design Company

Introduction

Introduction:

Company Overview: The branch operates two divisions: FastPlate, which manages national and diplomatic licence plate renewals, and 3D-X-Act, which specialises in printing, signage, branding, and custom packaging manufacturing. Together, these divisions provide a combination of regulated government-related services and commercial design and production solutions to a diverse client base.

The Gezina site functions as a high-output production and service environment where accuracy, speed, and consistency are critical. Operations include customer service, design and artwork preparation, production, quality control, and order fulfilment. The branch services walk-in clients, corporate clients, and government-related licence plate renewals, while also producing custom print and signage projects for businesses.

Role Purpose: The Industrial Graphic Designer is responsible for creating technically accurate, production-ready artwork for print and industrial applications. This role bridges creative design with real-world manufacturing requirements, ensuring all artwork meets strict production, quality, and dimensional standards.

This role requires a technically strong designer who understands print production, packaging design, machinery operations, and material optimisation — not just someone who can design beautifully, but someone who can execute efficiently with minimal waste and meet tight production deadlines.

One of our key accounts includes a large-scale client requiring packaging and branded material production, therefore precision and reliability are essential.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design production-ready artwork for license plates, signage, banners, packaging, boxes, and marketing material.

• Develop structural and visual designs for packaging and print products, including correct dimensions, dielines, bleeds, and material considerations.

• Prepare and check artwork files for print, ensuring colour accuracy, resolution, and compliance with production specifications.

• Work closely with production and sales teams to ensure designs are functional, manufacturable, and visually aligned.

• Maintain brand consistency across all print and digital outputs.

• Edit and enhance images and assist with basic animation or short-form video content where required.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight production deadlines.

• Attend site visits or production meetings when required to ensure alignment between design intent and final output.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Industrial Graphic Designer.

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).

• Solid understanding of print production processes, materials, and technical file setup.

• Experience with packaging, boxes, dielines, signage, or large-format printing.

• Canva experience is advantageous.

• Animation or video editing skills are a plus; Blender 3D experience is advantageous.

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment.

Software / Systems:

• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)

• Canva (advantageous)

• Blender 3D (advantageous)

• Internal production and print workflow systems

•Printing machines

Requirements:

• Valid South African ID.

• Portfolio of relevant industrial / print design work required.

Package & Remuneration

Remuneration:

R15 000 depending on experience

Interested?

What We Offer:

• Creative, supportive team environment.

• Opportunity to work on diverse industrial and print design projects.

• Growth and professional development opportunities.