Creative Manager

Network Contracting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company based in Gauteng is seeking a skilled Creative Manager for Digital and Product Design. This pivotal role involves leading design strategies for the corporate website, product suite, and client-facing templates in the real estate sector. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in design with a strong portfolio in digital product and brand identity. This role offers the chance to shape digital experiences in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior design role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or creative director capacity.
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital product design, responsive web design, and brand identity work.
• Excellent understanding of UX / UI best practices for SaaS platforms and CMS-driven websites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and evolve the visual identity of the company website and all branded digital assets.
• Lead design of our proprietary real estate management system, focusing on usability, efficiency, and aesthetics.
• Design and maintain high-performing, visually appealing client-facing front-end templates.

Skills

UX / UI best practices for SaaS platforms

Digital product design

Responsive web design

Brand identity

Design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite)

Agile development environments

Job description

New Job opportunity for a skilled Creative Manager - Digital and Product Design for a Software company.

Creative Manager Digital and Product Design Overview

An opportunity available for an experienced, visionary, and hands-on Creative Manager to lead the design direction of our digital presence and product suite tailored to the real estate sector.

This individual will be responsible for driving the design strategy and execution for the corporate website, client-facing front-end website templates, and the overall user interface and experience of the real estate management platform.

This is a pivotal role in shaping how the brand is experienced across digital touchpoints and ensuring the clients' needs are met through intuitive, elegant design.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand & Digital Experience: Oversee and evolve the visual identity of the company website and all branded digital assets. Ensure cohesive brand representation across web, platform UI, marketing materials, and client-facing templates. Maintain design consistency while iterating with innovation and evolving standards.
• Product Design (UX / UI): Lead design of our proprietary real estate management system, focusing on usability, efficiency, and aesthetics. Work closely with product managers and developers to create wireframes, prototypes, and final UI designs. Conduct or oversee user research and testing to validate design decisions.
• Front-End Client Website Design: Design and maintain high-performing, visually appealing, and on-brand front-end templates for our real estate clients. Understand the real estate industry's user behavior and apply best practices in designing property search interfaces, listing displays, and lead generation tools. Guide implementation with the development team to ensure design fidelity.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Manage and mentor internal and freelance designers as needed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, development, marketing, and client services. Define and uphold design processes, systems, and guidelines.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in a senior design role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or creative director capacity.
• Strong portfolio showcasing digital product design, responsive web design, and brand identity work.
• Excellent understanding of UX / UI best practices for SaaS platforms and CMS-driven websites.
• Proficient in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.
• Experience working in agile development environments.
• Familiarity with front-end development principles (HTML / CSS / JS) is a plus.
• Understanding of the real estate industry or B2B platforms is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a strong eye for detail.
• Strong communicator able to advocate for design decisions and collaborate across disciplines.
• Problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, iterative environments.
• Passionate about user-centered design and continuous improvement.

Contact me at the detail below to apply for the role.

Thank you,
Theresa Steenkamp
Key Account Manager - Network Contracting Solutions
tsteenkamp at networkcontracting c.o.z.a.