Creative Designer

Crayon?; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency is seeking a Creative Content Designer in Johannesburg. This role involves designing high-quality assets for digital campaigns and collaborating with a dynamic team. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in a fast-paced environment and a strong portfolio highlighting exceptional design work. The position is full-time and office-based, suited for someone who thrives in an agency buzz.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' design experience in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Polished portfolio showcasing dynamic, high-end brand work.
• Solid skills in animation and video editing.

Responsibilities

• Design eye-catching assets for social media and digital campaigns.
• Build content calendars and creative strategies.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Copywriters, and Creative Leads.

Skills

Creative thinking

Design experience

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite

Animation and video editing skills

Ability to take briefs

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Overview

We’re on the hunt for a Creative Content Designer with a sharp creative edge and an obsession for high-end content creation.

What You’ll Do

• Design eye-catching, high-quality assets for social media and digital campaigns
• Build content calendars and creative strategies that tell stories and spark shares
• Write killer captions and punchy copy that enhance visual work
• Photoshop like a magician: retouch, resize, and refresh content with flair
• Animate content and edit short-form video content for various platforms
• Collaborate closely with Art Directors, Copywriters, and Creative Leads
• Deliver to big-brand standards with zero pixel left behind
• Work across diverse clients, primarily in medical, pharmacy, and FMCG sectors

What You Need

• 2-5 years’ design experience in a fast-paced agency environment
• A polished portfolio showcasing dynamic, high-end brand work (ideally including FMCG and medical / pharmacy brands)
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro)
• Solid skills in animation and video editing
• Creative thinking backed by deadline-hitting discipline
• Ability to take briefs and run with them – solo or in a team
• No ego, just energy

You take feedback like a champ and always bring fresh ideas to the table.

This role is 100% office-based – you love the buzz of the agency floor.

Job Details

Location: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Full-time.

Job Notes: Please submit a portfolio that highlights your design experience.

To apply or know more about this role visit Crayon.