Creative and Graphic Design Lead

TFG Sports Division; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic sports retailer based in Cape Town is seeking a Graphic Designer to support marketing efforts. The role involves designing print and digital content for campaigns, social media, and website elements. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience along with a qualification in Graphic Design, proficiently using Adobe Creative Suite tools. A strong portfolio showcasing creative work is required. This is a permanent position within the Marketing department.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years previous experience as a Graphic Designer.
• High level of creativity and ability to be innovative.
• Solid understanding of print processes, substrates and repro.

Responsibilities

• Design various print elements for store campaigns and communications.
• Create social media content across platforms.
• Develop website creative including banners and landing pages.

Skills

Creativity

Digital content creation

Print design

Time management

Team management

Attention to detail

Education

3-Year Qualification in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premier Pro

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Overview

Position Description: Graphic Designer at Sneaker Factory

Location and Status: Parow, Cape Town – Permanent

A creative and exciting position within the Marketing department of Sneaker Factory. As a conceptual yet practical and team-oriented person, you will be responsible for designing and producing all Marketing requirements across the Sneaker Factory brand. This will include print and dynamic digital content to deliver an excellent marketing and customer shopping experience.

The Creative & Graphic Designer lead will provide print artwork execution and digital content for all our digital platforms by performing the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Design various print elements for store campaigns and store communications
• Social media content (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
• Website creative: banners, landing pages, etc.
• Emailers and email banners
• Media Buying creative
• Animation advantageous

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years previous experience as a Graphic Designer
• 3-Year Qualification in Graphic Design (Essential)
• Repro knowledge
• High level of creativity and ability to be innovative
• Understanding of digital principles
• Up to date with key digital and industry-related trends
• Efficient use of Apple Mac DTP system, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign is essential; Premier Pro or After Effects & Adobe suite
• Added skills in photography and videography
• Great Art direction, managing of teams and understanding of photography processes
• Solid understanding of print processes, substrates and repro
• Strong planning (studio/department) and time management abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Responsible, committed and have an excellent eye for detail
• High integrity and good values; high resilience and emotional maturity
• Extremely high work ethic – takes responsibility for creative produced
• High sense of accountability
• Knack for good design, great layouts, balanced compositions and able to take creative direction and feedback
• Experience in managing photo shoots beneficial
• Experience in store design beneficial

Additional Notes

A portfolio is essential for all interviews — Only original artworks will be accepted.

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.