Designer

Media24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in Cape Town is seeking a Multimedia Designer to create promotional and digital assets for major clients. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of design experience, a strong portfolio, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This role offers opportunities for growth and a creative working culture, underpinned by the values of courage, integrity, and accountability.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic work environment

Values-driven culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in design field.
• 2+ years of experience in digital media.
• Link to a digital portfolio required.

Responsibilities

• Design promotional and digital assets for a major retail brand.
• Work with the Group Art Director to deliver on briefed work.
• Present mock-ups and work in progress to team/client.

Skills

Proficiency in digital media

Strong interpersonal skills

Organised approach to deadlines

Education

Degree or equivalent in design

Tools

Adobe design software

Job description

Turn the page.

Start your next chapter with Media24 Advertising & Content MarketingWe're the advertising and content marketing division of Media24, South Africa's leading media company.

We help brands grow by telling compelling stories, whether through high-impact advertising or insight-driven content marketing, on our trusted platforms or our clients'.

Our solutions are built on a deep understanding of audiences and the media landscape.

We connect brands with the right people in the right way to drive engagement, action and long-term impact.Now we're looking for a Designer on Woolworths Taste to help us deliver on that promise.Are you a multimedia designer with an eye for detail?

Can you move easily from a client's creative brief to a technical project and juggle overlapping projects?

Then you might be the designer we're looking for.

What you'll do

• Design promotional assets for a major retail brand (primary client)
• Design digital assets for the primary client
• Design web banners, newsletter assets and advertising leaflets for the primary client and others
• Design static editorial posts for social channels to drive engagement
• Design templates and assets for web as required
• Work with / craft animations and moving content for social
• Supporting the Group Art Director in delivery of all briefed work
• Working within the CI of the respective brands (Woolworths, TASTE, other clients as required)
• Working to tight briefs and structured deadlines
• Presenting mock-ups / WIPs to the team and / or client as required
• Crafting polished, finished work no matter the brief
• Prepare assets for archiving purposes, both for Media24's internal system (AZURE) as well as for the client (DAM) with the assistance of the production team
• Brainstorming content and design concepts with the TASTE team
• Attend planning and production meetings

What you bring

• Proficiency in both print and digital media (UX design beneficial)
• Being comfortable with receiving feedback and recommendations
• Proficient in the latest design (Adobe) software and confident working on a Mac
• Organised and systematic approach to deadlines
• Willingness to undertake the relevant training for career development e.g. animation, motion graphics
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team

What we require

• Degree or equivalent in design (multimedia preferable)
• 3+ years' experience working in the design field, preferably with commercial clients or within an agency
• At least 2 years' experience working in digital media
• Demonstrable experience with UX, newsletters, web & social design
• Link to a digital portfolio : Behance page / website

Why Media24 Advertising & Content Marketing?

Join us and unlock : The reach and credibility of South Africa's most iconic media brandsA chance to work where storytelling meets strategy and creativity drives resultsA fast-moving high-performing team committed to meaningful workOpportunities to grow learn and lead in a dynamic environmentA values-driven culture built on courage, integrity, accountability and respectIf you're up for joining our award-winning team, drop us a line.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.