Durban Lead Graphic Designer: Brand & Creative Director

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Creative and collaborative work envt

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Lead Graphic Designer to head the creative department. You will guide a team, set the creative direction, and ensure high standards across the brand identity and digital assets.

You will drive branding concepts, maintain brand consistency, and manage multiple design projects while collaborating with marketing, product, and sales to achieve business goals in a vibrant city.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in graphic design with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating diverse project experience and senior-level skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and current design trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of graphic designers.
• Develop and execute concepts for branding, marketing, and digital assets.
• Ensure brand consistency across outputs per guidelines.
• Manage multiple projects from concept to delivery within timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development, and sales to align design with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Creativity

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Fine Arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Lead Graphic Designer to head the creative department. You will guide a team, set the creative direction, and ensure high standards across the brand identity and digital assets.

You will drive branding concepts, maintain brand consistency, and manage multiple design projects while collaborating with marketing, product, and sales to achieve business goals in a vibrant city.