Creative Artworker

Oliver Agency - Apac; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Cape Town seeks a Creative Artworker / Desktop Publishing Operator. You'll manage digital, print, and social content projects, ensuring quality and brand adherence. Ideal candidates have 3+ years experience, a solid portfolio, and expertise in Adobe Creative Suite. This role is office-based for at least 3 days a week and is a 12-month contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in design, artwork and production.
• Solid portfolio showcasing a range of design work across various platforms.
• Experience across online banners and social media posts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to produce designs to client briefs from start to finish.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all designs adhering to brand guidelines.
• Deliver final artwork and toolkits on digital and print materials.

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Project Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About OLIVER

OLIVER is the world's first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in‑house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands.

We partner with over clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As part of The Brandtech Group, we’re at the forefront of leveraging cutting‑edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision‑making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role

Creative Artworker / Desktop Publishing Operator – Cape Town, South Africa (office presence at least 3 days per week).

Join our dynamic team as an experienced Creative Artworker / Desktop Publishing Operator, where you’ll be an integral part of the production process for one of our key global brands. You take digital, print and social content projects from brief to completion. You’ll have a keen eye for detail and the ability to adapt designs and translate supplied campaigns and brand guidelines into impactful designs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to produce design/adaptation to the client's brief and exacting standards from the outset until completion, including digital, print, and social.
• Positively influence clients with creative input.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all design deliverables while adhering to brand guidelines and project specifications in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Act as a brand guardian, applying strong knowledge of brand guidelines.
• Communicate and present projects effectively to internal stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine and iterate designs as needed.
• Evaluate and monitor industry trends and brands, AI, research industry developments in branding, automation and marketing.
• Proactively manage multiple varying‑sized projects seamlessly with strong project‑management skills.
• Deliver final artwork and toolkits on digital and print‑based material.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in design, artwork and production.
• Solid portfolio showcasing a range of design work across various platforms with focus on print.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and an understanding of future‑facing platforms – with a desire to embrace new software and AI‑led efficiency tools.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment with multiple delivery needs – right first time.
• Appreciation of contemporary photography, positioning and cropping, with skill for basic retouching.
• Solid typography, layout and technical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience working across online banners (static and animated), social media posts (primarily Instagram and Facebook).
• Capability to create artwork for a variety of communications material to include advertising, POS, branding and marketing projects / campaigns.
• Team player with good communication skills, who actively contributes to the team's knowledge.
• Basic understanding of automation software and willingness to embrace them.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Digital, Artwork, Print, Production, Automation / AI.

This is a 12‑month contract with the possibility of extension.

Required ID

#LI-MR1 #LI-midsenior #LI-Onsite

Values and EEO

All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science‑based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.