Digital Design Specialist

Findojobs South Africa; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics firm is seeking an experienced Digital Design Specialist in Oos-Kaap, South Africa. The role involves creating high-quality digital and print materials, leveraging AI-powered design tools, and enhancing communication through compelling visuals. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in digital design and a relevant degree. Familiarity with logistics and AI tools is a plus. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to digital transformation efforts and business growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in digital design, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Business Administration or related field.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-quality digital and print materials, including presentations and infographics.
• Utilize AI tools for content generation and layout suggestions.
• Proactively explore new tools and design trends to improve efficiency.
• Map complex workflows using visual tools and apply visual logic.
• Convert analytical outputs into compelling graphics and dashboards.

Job description

Global Company is looking for an experienced Digital Design Specialist to join their team.

Overview:

The Digital Design Specialist plays a pivotal role in supporting business growth and customer retention for the Contract Logistics division through creative and strategic digital content. This position sits at the intersection of logistics, visual storytelling, and technology, providing high-quality design and communication solutions that influence key stakeholders and decision-makers.

Position Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in digital design, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Business Administration or related field.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools a strong advantage.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or industrial sectors is a plus.
• Proficiency with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma.

Technical Skills

• Advanced digital and graphic design capabilities.
• Familiarity with AI design and content generation tools (e.g., DALL·E, Runway, Canva Magic).
• Experience with process mapping tools (Visio, Lucid chart, AnyLogic, CAD, Tecnomatix).
• Strong PowerPoint and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Basic understanding of UX/UI principles and motion graphics is a plus

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities.
• Proactive, innovative and adaptable in a fast-changing environment.
• Resilience and openness to continuous learning, especially in adopting new technologies.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and feedback loops.

Key Contributions:

• Drive business development and client engagement through compelling visual narratives and data storytelling.
• Leverage AI-powered design tools to enhance content scalability, personalization, and automation.
• Contribute to digital transformation efforts by integrating new technologies, including generative AI and interactive media, into logistics storytelling.
• Design integrated content across digital and print platforms to support commercial, operational, and technical initiatives.
• Serve as a creative bridge between logistics experts and client-facing content, simplifying complexity into compelling design.
• Promote consistent brand identity across global teams through standardization of visuals and templates.

Job Responsibilities

• Creative Content Development: Design and produce high-quality digital and print materials, including presentations, infographics, process maps, brochures, and whitepapers.
• AI-Enhanced Design: Utilize AI tools for content generation, layout suggestions, image optimization, and productivity enhancement.
• Innovation Initiatives: Proactively explore and present new tools, design trends, and AI-based solutions to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and visual impact.
• Process Visualization: Map complex supply chain and logistics workflows using tools like Visio or Lucid chart; apply visual logic to simplify information for internal and external stakeholders.
• Data Storytelling: Convert analytical outputs into compelling, easy-to-understand graphics and dashboards.
• Marketing Support: Collaborate with global marketing department to produce campaign assets, customer-facing presentations, and thought leadership content.
• Content Automation: Develop reusable templates and design systems that allow global teams to quickly customize and deploy branded materials.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with commercial, operations, and IT teams to develop visuals that align with customer needs and strategic goals.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance of all content with corporate guidelines and regulatory standards.
• Internal Communications: Design engaging internal communications, including newsletters, videos, and training collateral that enhance global team engagement.