“To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.” — Reba McEntire Simple, insightful, and powerful, this quotation has become my professional mantra. With over 20 years’ experience in the design industry, supported by a certified qualification in Packaging Technology, I offer a considered balance of creativity, technical understanding and commercial awareness — ensuring packaging solutions that are both visually compelling and practically achievable. Creative Solutions with Commercial Impact I believe packaging should do more than protect and present a product; it should capture attention, communicate brand value and create a lasting consumer connection. I focus on delivering designs that stand out while remaining purposeful and effective. Proven Industry Experience Having worked across a broad range of industries, materials and production methods, I bring a strong understanding of real-world packaging challenges. This allows me to anticipate potential obstacles early and develop solutions that perform successfully in market. Realistic, Budget-Aligned Design I design with financial feasibility in mind from the outset. Clients can be confident that concepts presented are not only visually strong but also commercially viable and production-conscious. Technically Sound and Production-Ready My background in Packaging Technology ensures that every design is developed with manufacturability in mind, allowing for a smooth and efficient transition from concept to shelf. Collaborative and Client-Focused I pride myself on building long-term working relationships through clear communication, reliability and a genuine investment in achieving successful outcomes for every project. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my experience and creative insight to this role and discuss how I can help deliver packaging solutions that strengthen brand presence and support commercial success. You can view examples of my work here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Jamiel Soeker

“To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.” — Reba McEntire Simple, insightful, and powerful, this quotation has become my professional mantra. With over 20 years’ experience in the design industry, supported by a certified qualification in Packaging Technology, I offer a considered balance of creativity, technical understanding and commercial awareness — ensuring packaging solutions that are both visually compelling and practically achievable. Creative Solutions with Commercial Impact I believe packaging should do more than protect and present a product; it should capture attention, communicate brand value and create a lasting consumer connection. I focus on delivering designs that stand out while remaining purposeful and effective. Proven Industry Experience Having worked across a broad range of industries, materials and production methods, I bring a strong understanding of real-world packaging challenges. This allows me to anticipate potential obstacles early and develop solutions that perform successfully in market. Realistic, Budget-Aligned Design I design with financial feasibility in mind from the outset. Clients can be confident that concepts presented are not only visually strong but also commercially viable and production-conscious. Technically Sound and Production-Ready My background in Packaging Technology ensures that every design is developed with manufacturability in mind, allowing for a smooth and efficient transition from concept to shelf. Collaborative and Client-Focused I pride myself on building long-term working relationships through clear communication, reliability and a genuine investment in achieving successful outcomes for every project. I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my experience and creative insight to this role and discuss how I can help deliver packaging solutions that strengthen brand presence and support commercial success. You can view examples of my work here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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“To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.”
— Reba McEntire

Simple, insightful, and powerful, this quotation has become my professional mantra.

With over 20 years’ experience in the design industry, supported by a certified qualification in Packaging Technology, I offer a considered balance of creativity, technical understanding and commercial awareness — ensuring packaging solutions that are both visually compelling and practically achievable.
Creative Solutions with Commercial Impact
I believe packaging should do more than protect and present a product; it should capture attention, communicate brand value and create a lasting consumer connection. I focus on delivering designs that stand out while remaining purposeful and effective.
Proven Industry Experience
Having worked across a broad range of industries, materials and production methods, I bring a strong understanding of real-world packaging challenges. This allows me to anticipate potential obstacles early and develop solutions that perform successfully in market.
Realistic, Budget-Aligned Design
I design with financial feasibility in mind from the outset. Clients can be confident that concepts presented are not only visually strong but also commercially viable and production-conscious.
Technically Sound and Production-Ready
My background in Packaging Technology ensures that every design is developed with manufacturability in mind, allowing for a smooth and efficient transition from concept to shelf.
Collaborative and Client-Focused
I pride myself on building long-term working relationships through clear communication, reliability and a genuine investment in achieving successful outcomes for every project.
I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my experience and creative insight to this role and discuss how I can help deliver packaging solutions that strengthen brand presence and support commercial success.
You can view examples of my work here:
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Language

Afrikaans
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Head – Packaging at Beyond the Blue Advertising Co.
November 1, 2011 - December 1, 2019
Creative direction and finished art direction for packaging across multiple categories, ensuring brand and quality consistency; collaborated with account management to meet deadlines within budget; mentored junior/senior designers; hands-on design, illustration, DTP and retouching; advised on printing techniques, substrates and finishes and branding for POS/merchandise displays.
Freelance Art Director and Designer - Packaging (and Creative Manager - Packaging) at Beyond The Blue Advertising (Clicks Retailers in-house Advertising Agency)
September 1, 2003 - December 31, 2010
Freelance art director/designer for packaging; promoted to Creative Manager - Packaging from late 2010; designed private label packaging templates and rolled out brand guides (Good/Better/Best) across categories; produced at least 9 detailed style guides to ensure consistent brand implementation; provided design/branding services to Musica, Clicks, The Body Shop, City of Cape Town, American Swiss, Foodworld Stores, Airport Meats, Hot Spice Foods and other studios/SMEs.
Part-time Designer at B-Line Advertising
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Design and illustration for advertising and sales promotion; part-time position.
Designer at Clicks (Pty) Ltd
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998
In-house advertising agency; Art direction, Packaging Design, Illustration.
Art Director at Chameleon Grafix
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Art direction, Packaging Design, Layout Design, Illustration, DTP.
Creative Designer at Fab design
September 1, 1999 - January 31, 2003
Art direction, Packaging Design, Layout Design, Illustration, Finished Art.

Education

National Diploma Graphic Design at Cape Peninsula University of Technology
February 1, 1991 - November 30, 1993
Matric exemption at Alexander Sinton High
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1990
National Diploma Graphic Design at Peninsula Technikon
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
National Diploma Packaging Technology at Institute of Packaging SA
January 1, 2018 - February 12, 2026

Qualifications

National Diploma Graphic Design
February 1, 1991 - November 30, 1993

Industry Experience

Other, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods
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