Digital and Graphics Designer - Kempton Park

Datafin IT Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Senior Digital & Graphics Designer to support a flagship brand. The role involves creating high-quality digital and print designs, ensuring brand consistency across various platforms. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience and a strong portfolio in both digital and large-format print design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years professional design experience in senior-level roles.
• Demonstrated experience with Corporate Identities.
• Strong portfolio showcasing excellence in digital and large-format print.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of creative assets for multiple brands including social media and print.
• Ensure brand consistency and uphold corporate identity standards.
• Collaborate with marketing and development teams to deliver impactful visual communication.

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML5

Digital design

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Responsive Web Design

Sketch

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Overview

DataFin was established in 1999. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business.

Environment

Our client, a market leader in the motor vehicle industry with a footprint across South Africa and neighbouring countries, is seeking a Senior Digital & Graphics Designer to join their creative team in Kempton Park. This pivotal role will support a flagship brand within the car rental division while also contributing to high-impact creative projects across the group\'s multiple brands and business units spanning retail rentals and manufacturing.

The successful candidate will be a seasoned design professional with a proven track record of delivering exceptional creative work in brand-driven fast-paced environments. You will be comfortable owning the creative process from concept to execution, collaborating across disciplines and producing work that upholds the integrity and visual excellence of established corporate identities.

Important: A strong relevant portfolio showcasing both digital and large-format print work is mandatory. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered and will be deleted.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of creative assets for multiple brands including social media campaigns, websites, mailers, billboards, pull-up banners, in-branch branding, print collateral and large-format installations.
• Ensure brand consistency and uphold corporate identity standards across all touchpoints.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, copywriting and development teams to interpret briefs, conceptualise creative solutions and deliver impactful visual communication.
• Prepare print-ready artwork and digital files to exacting specifications for production.
• Maintain and manage brand asset libraries, ensuring up-to-date and accessible marketing materials.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.
• Stay ahead of design trends, emerging technologies and best practices in both digital and print design.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years professional design experience with a substantial portion in senior-level or lead creative roles.
• Demonstrated experience working with Corporate Identities including contributing to their creation, rollout and brand governance.
• A portfolio showcasing excellence in digital design (web, social, mailers) and large-format print (billboards, POS, vehicle branding, in-store signage).
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; After Effects and Dreamweaver advantageous).
• Strong grasp of layout, typography, composition and UX / UI principles.
• Working knowledge of WordPress, HTML / CSS and responsive design for desktop and mobile.
• Understanding of digital marketing and social media trends.
• Bonus skills: Animation, motion graphics and 3D sketching.

Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and quality control.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate briefs into effective design concepts.
• Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Desired Experience & Qualification

Digital and Graphics Designer Kempton Park

Key Skills

Graphic Design, CSS, HTML5, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital design, Web Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Responsive Web Design, Sketch, Adobe InDesign

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1