Digital Designer - Mid

CORE; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE is seeking a talented Digital Designer – Mid Level to join our Creative Studio in Sandton. You will produce assets across digital, social, web and print, ensure brand CI and stay on-brand across campaigns.

Collaborate with Marketing Managers and the Head of Creative to bring creative concepts to life, manage multiple briefs, and maintain high-quality standards within tight timelines. Grow towards owning independent projects while advancing your design skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' proven experience in a Graphic Design, Digital Design or similar role.
• Experience working within a corporate or agency environment.
• Proven experience producing creative work across digital, social, web and print.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality creative assets across digital, social, web and print channels for allocated brands.
• Ensure all creative output adheres to brand CI, visual guidelines and business quality standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing Managers to understand campaign requirements, messaging, pricing, CTAs and other critical brief information.
• Review briefs and raise any questions or clarification requirements promptly.
• Manage the delivery of creative assets for major campaigns and partner requirements.
• Ensure campaign assets are delivered to stakeholders and partners within agreed timelines.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail across all creative output.

Skills

Creative design

Brand guidelines adherence

Attention to detail

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Multimedia, Digital Media, Graphic Design or related Degree/Diploma

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Figma

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate Digital Designer – Mid Level to join our Creative Studio. This role is responsible for producing accurate, engaging and on-brand creative work across digital, social, web and print platforms for our portfolio of brands.

Working closely with Marketing Managers, Senior Designers and the Head of Creative, you will bring creative concepts to life, ensure brand consistency and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional who is eager to develop their skills, stay ahead of design trends and grow towards independently owning creative projects.

Creative Design & Brand Asset Management

• Produce high-quality creative assets across digital, social, web and print channels for allocated brands.
• Ensure all creative output adheres to brand CI, visual guidelines and business quality standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing Managers to understand campaign requirements, messaging, pricing, CTAs and other critical brief information.
• Review briefs and raise any questions or clarification requirements promptly.
• Manage the delivery of creative assets for major campaigns and partner requirements.
• Ensure campaign assets are delivered to stakeholders and partners within agreed timelines.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail across all creative output.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Brief Management

• Work closely with Marketing Managers and internal stakeholders to understand creative requirements and campaign objectives.
• Keep traffic and stakeholders informed of task progress, timelines and any potential delays.
• Communicate any changes to delivery timelines within 24 hours.
• Proactively identify and communicate potential blockers before they impact delivery.
• Manage multiple briefs and deadlines effectively within a fast-paced, high-volume Creative Studio.
• Consistently deliver creative briefs within agreed SLA turnaround times.

Innovation & Creative Development

• Develop innovative concepts that challenge conventional thinking and elevate creative output and brand perception.
• Stay current with design, digital and consumer trends and incorporate relevant insights into creative work.
• Contribute creative ideas and concepts for campaigns, new initiatives and special projects.
• Participate in projects such as website updates, portal redesigns, new brand launches and other strategic creative initiatives.
• Demonstrate a willingness to push creative boundaries while maintaining alignment with brand requirements.

Learning & Skills Development

• Continuously develop proficiency across design software, including Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Research emerging design trends, tools, formats and techniques and apply relevant learnings to live projects.
• Develop knowledge across multiple brands, industries and consumer audiences.
• Actively participate in an Individual Development Plan (IDP) and apply agreed development opportunities.
• Work towards increasing independent ownership of creative projects and deliverables.

Team & Company Values

• Foster a collaborative, positive and supportive environment within the Creative Studio.
• Demonstrate the company values of Customer Focus, Passion, Innovation, Get Things Done, Teamwork, Embrace Differences and Integrity.
• Take ownership of deliverables and maintain accountability for the quality and timeliness of work.
• Support and share knowledge with colleagues where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Multimedia, Digital Media, Graphic Design or related Degree/Diploma.
• Equivalent relevant qualification or experience may be considered.

Experience

• 3–5 years' proven experience in a Graphic Design, Digital Design or similar role.
• Experience working within a corporate or agency environment.
• Proven experience producing creative work across digital, social, web and print.
• Experience working across multiple brands, industries or consumer audiences.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating the breadth and quality of your design work.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including relevant applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Strong Figma skills.
• Good understanding of web design principles and digital platform specifications.
• Strong understanding of digital and social media design requirements.
• Ability to adapt creative assets for different platforms, formats and specifications.
• Good understanding of current design trends and consumer behaviour.

Key Competencies

We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly creative with a strong eye for design and detail.
• Takes ownership and accountability for their work.
• Can translate briefs into compelling creative concepts.
• Is meticulous and quality-focused.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Can effectively manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Communicates clearly and proactively with stakeholders.
• Is solution-oriented and confident in raising potential challenges early.
• Demonstrates curiosity and a passion for learning.
• Enjoys pushing creative boundaries while maintaining brand consistency.
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to the wider Creative Studio.
• Has an understanding of different industries, audiences and consumer behaviour.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic Creative Studio where your ideas, creativity and design expertise can contribute directly to how our brands connect with customers. You will work alongside experienced creative and marketing professionals while having the opportunity to broaden your skills, work across multiple brands and take on increasingly complex projects.