Join the creative minds behind bold consumer brands like:👉 Bonkers👉 GumiYum👉 XShot
About ZURU ZURU is on a mission to disrupt across industries, challenge the status quo and catalyst change through radical innovation and automation advances. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; ZURU Edge is pioneering new generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers. Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations. One of the largest toy companies in the world, globally recognised and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, Gumi Yum Surprise, and more!
For more information, visit www.zuru.com.
Position Impact
You supercharge your career by bringing bold consumer brands to life. Building the next household names in confectionery, toys, pet care and beyond requires creatives with energy, ambition and a keen eye. If you’re ready to get stuck in, we’d love to talk.
Brand & Packaging Design
- Assist the design team in creating crafted and compelling graphics and materials for a wide range of projects, including:
- Create design concepts for packaging, brand assets, and print materials, demonstrating creative problem solving and exploring multiple directions as a response to a supplied brief.
- Set up artwork on dielines, set up files accurately and create mock-ups for review.
- Conduct colour testing, proofing, and adjustments as needed.
- Create presentations in Figma to communicate brand concepts.
- Provide support on additional design tasks for packaging and branding projects.
Design Craft & Iteration
- Create diverse, high-quality designs that achieve task objectives while adhering to brand guidelines for consistency in typography, color schemes, and design elements. Stay detail-oriented and open to feedback, making necessary revisions to improve quality across multiple iterations, ensuring a unified brand identity and a final result that meets project specifications.
Conceptualisation & Collaboration
- Collaborate seamlessly within the design team to brainstorm and develop design concepts and ideas for projects. Work with team members in the wider ZURU business to understand project requirements and deliver designs that align with the company's objectives - preserving creative intent from concept to product line.
Creative Immersion
- Deeply engage with trends in the FMCG industry, our product categories, packaging, and brand design, as well as our brand landscapes. Utilize this knowledge to produce well-informed, innovative creative solutions, ensuring each design reflects industry insights and brand identity, contributing to compelling design outcomes.
Task & Time Management
- Ensure that best practices are followed in file management, obtaining necessary approvals, setting up files correctly, and adhering to brand guidelines. Maintain high standards in organization and design accuracy to support the overall brand integrity. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Skills & Experience
- 3+ years industry experience in a similar role
- A relevant qualification in Graphic Design from a tertiary level institute or similar
- Fluent in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Figma
- A passion for making great design with mass appeal
- Illustration skills are an added advantage
- Understanding of print production, packaging materials, and design-to-production workflows
- Great attention to detail, file management, and timeliness with tasks; ability to self-manage with strong problem-solving skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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