Design and Pre-Press Manager

Recruiter

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Job Ref

DUR003650/JK

Date posted

Friday, July 10, 2026

Location

Ballito, South Africa

SUMMARY

Ballito. An exciting opportunity exists for a commercially minded, creative leader with a passion for exceptional design and developing high-performing teams. A well-established business is seeking an experienced

Design and Pre-Press Manager to lead its creative department, drive operational excellence and ensure every piece of artwork is delivered to the highest production standards.

POSITION INFO

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced print or packaging environment and enjoys balancing creativity with technical precision and strong leadership. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Design and Pre-Press department, including workflow planning, resource allocation, freelancers, KPIs, SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives Drive creative product design, trend research, packaging concepts, customer presentations and brand consistency Take final responsibility for all print-ready artwork, including colour management, trapping, foils, embossing, die-lines, barcodes, PDFs and quality assurance Collaborate closely with Sales, Key Accounts, Sampling, Production and Procurement to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on time Mentor, develop and inspire the design team to achieve outstanding results Requirements: Minimum 8 years' experience in packaging or print design Expert proficiency in Adobe Illustrator Strong knowledge of print production and pre-press processes Commercially aware with excellent organisational and leadership skills Calm under pressure with a passion for coaching and developing people Experience within the packaging, print or FMCG industry is highly advantageous If you're a creative leader who combines innovative design with technical excellence and enjoys building successful teams, we'd love to hear from you. Apply: