Digital Graphic Designer

Mama Money; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fintech startup is seeking a creative Digital Graphic Designer to enhance their brand through engaging digital assets across various platforms. The role involves designing advertisements, collaborating with marketing teams, and maintaining brand consistency. Ideal candidates should have experience in digital design with strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite and a passion for innovative storytelling.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in digital design within marketing teams.
• Portfolio displaying a range of design skills.
• Experience in designing for various online and digital marketing channels.

Responsibilities

• Create high-impact static and motion assets for advertising.
• Edit and produce short-form videos for paid platforms.
• Adapt and refine designs based on A/B testing and performance insights.

Skills

Digital design

Adobe Creative Suite

Motion design

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Figma

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Job description

Who we are:

Mama Money is a growth-stage fintech startup working to help migrant workers in South Africa send money home. Since 2015, we have been providing reliable remittances, at a socially fair price, to those who need it most.

Mama HQ is in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. We are 131 people strong (and counting) from 19 countries across Africa, Asia, the UK, and Europe. Our culture is built around the well-being of our team membersand making a difference in our communities. “Just be lekker!” personifies our approach to work: we trust the wisdom of our talented and diverse team to do what is best for our customers and get the job done responsibly, without pedantic policies.

We’ve been around since 2015 and have earned several accolades along the way, made new friends, and expanded our reach. We've had some great times and some tough times, but we continue to focus on helping people rather than maximising profit

As a Digital Graphic Designer at Mama Money, you’ll support the visual storytelling of our brand across multiple platforms. You’ll design engaging digital assets for social media, web, email, and in-app campaigns. Working closely with marketing and product teams, you’ll use Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), and Braze to bring campaigns to life and ensure visual consistency across all touchpoints.

As our Digital Graphic Designer, you will:

• Create high-impact static and motion assets for digital advertising campaigns across social media, online & digital advertising media platforms.
• Develop engaging visuals for customer engagement, acquisition & retention ad placements, optimised for performance.
• Edit and produce short-form videos and animations for paid platforms.
• Ensure brand consistency across all digital outputs.
• Adapt and refine designs based on A/B testing and campaign performance insights.
• Maintain an organised library of creative assets for re-use and localisation.

In your first 90 days at Mama Money, you will:

• Learn Mama Money’s brand, product, and customer experience.
• Understand the customer and agent network.
• Collaborate with marketing and digital to create on-brand content.
• Build relationships with sales and product teams.
• Contribute to new campaigns and initiatives.

Experience & qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in digital design within marketing teams, supporting campaign and partner initiatives.
• Experienced in static creative design for digital creatives to be used in advertising, motion design skills is an added bonus.
• Experience in working on the Adobe Suite, specifically: Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Premier Pro or similar motion graphic software.
• Provide a portfolio of your creative work and past experience, displaying a range of your design skillsets.
• Skilled in managing multiple design tasks with strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Confident communicator and team collaborator.
• Experience designing for various online and digital marketing channels (Meta & Google)
• Familiar with using data tools to track and improve creative performance.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused.
• Bonus: Experience in fintech or migrant community design is a plus as well as motion design.

Why Mama?

At Mama Money, we’re not just a company- we’re a movement. Everything we do is driven by one purpose: to make life better for our customers and the communities we serve. Our customers are our heartbeat, and they inspire every step we take.

We’re all about making it easy. No red tape, no hassle. Just simple, seamless experiences that put people first, we’re here to make things easier, faster, and better for you.

We believe in giving it a go- and then giving it another go if we have to! We're a team of doers, dreamers, and innovators who aren't afraid to break the mold. We take bold steps, experiment with fresh ideas, and never stop learning.

At Mama Money, we own it- and we mean it. We take responsibility for our actions, our results, and how we show up every day. No passing the buck here. We approach every challenge with grit, passion, and determination.

Here’s the best part: Mama Money is a place that truly cares. We care about the trust our customers place in us. We care about our amazing team who bring their best every day. And we care about making an impact in the world, doing the right thing no matter what.

When you join Mama Money, you’re joining a community. We’re a passionate, down-to-earth crew that works hard and celebrates wins along the way. We take our work seriously, but we don’t forget to have fun while we do it.

So, if you’re ready to make a real difference, take on exciting challenges, and grow in a place where you’re valued and supported, then Mama Money is the place for you. Let’s make an impact—together.

Mama’s values:

1. Making it easier for our customers

2. Give it a go

3. Just own it