Mid-Senior Designer

Make It Good; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 35 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable branding agency in South Africa is seeking a Mid–Senior Designer to create innovative visual strategies and manage design projects. This remote role offers the chance to work on exciting brands, grow your portfolio, and be part of a supportive team. Enjoy unlimited leave and a relaxed atmosphere while contributing to high-quality design work.

Benefits

Unlimited leave

Work-life balance: no overtime

Relaxed atmosphere

Kind, authentic people

Great staff retention

Qualifications

• 5+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in a branding agency.
• Strong branding design skills with a sharp eye for identity development.

Responsibilities

• Creating innovative visual strategies and design approaches.
• Managing junior designers, interns, and external creative partners.
• Engaging confidently with clients via Zoom, email, and in-person meetings.

Skills

Graphic Design

Branding Design

Communication

Attention to Detail

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Location:

South Africa

Work model:

Remote (can be based anywhere in South Africa).

Requirements:

• Must be able to legally work in South Africa.

Salary:

R35 – R50 CTC

Why you'd want to work here:

• Unlimited leave
• Work-life balance: no overtime
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Kind, authentic people
• Great staff retention

About our client:

A reputable branding agency seeking a Mid–Senior Designer to join their team. Their clients are international, and they uphold high standards of work. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your portfolio, work on exciting brands, and be part of a fantastic team.

What the job involves:

• Creating innovative visual strategies and design approaches
• Designing logos and comprehensive visual identity systems
• Executing strong graphic design across layout, typography, and branding
• Crafting persuasive, on-brand presentations
• Engaging confidently with clients via Zoom, email, and in-person meetings
• Participating in creative pitches and new business opportunities
• Contributing to project planning and management
• Creating content for the agency's blog and social platforms
• Managing junior designers, interns, and external creative partners
• Identifying opportunities to grow accounts and generate revenue
• Maintaining high-quality control on all design output

Minimum requirements:

• 5+ years of graphic design experience, preferably in a branding agency
• Strong branding design skills with a sharp eye for identity development
• Experience working from brand guides
• Portfolio link included in your CV – no portfolio, no response
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Confident in presenting ideas and design work to clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Impeccable attention to detail – no typos in your CV or portfolio

Bonus points:

• Experience mentoring or leading junior creatives