Creative Lead

Location: Umhlanga, KZN

Experience: 3–5 Years

Start Date: Immediate

Remuneration: Competitive market-related salary + benefits depending on skills and experience

Please submit your CV to: Aimee Wheeler 

Role overview

We are seeking a hands-on Creative Lead to head our personalization and design team. This role sits at the intersection of graphic design and technical production. You will manage and work within a small, skilled team—including yourself a laser engraving specialist, a heat press, an embossing machine and an embroidery machinist—to transform client design briefs into high-quality, personalized goods.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver who enjoys seeing a digital design come to life on physical materials like leather, fabric, and hardware.

Key responsibilities

• Team leadership: Supervise and mentor a small creative production team to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Design and execution: Translate design briefs into production-ready files for laser engraving, embossing, and embroidery.
• Technical operation: Manage, oversee and execute the setup and operation of laser engraving and embossing machinery.
• Workflow management: Manage the end-to-end personalization process, from initial concept to the finished physical product.
• Quality control: Ensure every personalized item meets the premium aesthetic standards of the brand.
• Innovation: Stay updated on design trends and technical techniques to improve our personalization offerings.

Requirements and skills

• Experience: 3–5 years in a graphic design or production-led creative role.
• Software proficiency: Expert knowledge of CorelDRAW (preferred) or similar vector-based software (Adobe Illustrator).
• Administrative skills: Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Outlook are essential for workflow tracking).
• Technical aptitude: Previous experience with laser cutters, engravers, or embossing equipment is highly advantageous.
• Detail oriented: An "eagle eye" for alignment, font kerning, and material reactions to heat/pressure.
• Communication: Ability to lead a team and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders regarding design feasibility.

Personal attributes

• A "can-do" attitude with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for craftsmanship and high-end finished goods.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple custom orders simultaneously.

How to apply

Please submit your CV to:
Aimee Wheeler - moc.liamg@1tiurcerratsdlog

Posted on 23 Feb 15:15, Closing date 24 Apr