Experienced Senior Brand Designer (UI/UX Focus) – Full-time role based in Pretoria (Menlyn) wit[...]

No Sweat; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic brand and communications agency is seeking a Brand Designer to create cohesive brand systems in the fintech industry. This role involves leading brand identity development, collaborating with teams, and mentoring junior designers. Candidates should have proven experience with brand journeys and be proficient in design tools. Flexible hours and a hybrid model are offered.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Opportunity to shape creative branding

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Designer or Brand Designer in an agency or in-house brand team.
• A portfolio showcasing complete brand journeys from identity creation to rollout.
• Experience in fintech or complex B2B categories is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of brand identities and visual systems from concept to guidelines.
• Collaborate to translate strategic thinking into impactful design.
• Mentor junior designers, raising the craft level within the studio.

Skills

Brand systems

Typography

Colour theory

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

We build brands that move people — especially in fintech and financial services, where trust and clarity are everything.

We’re a strategic brand and communications agency that partners with challenger fin‑techs, banks, insurers, and complex enterprises that need clear thinking, powerful brands, and strategies that perform.

We’re looking for a Brand Designer who can take a brand from start to finish — from concept and identity creation through to full rollout across digital and print applications. This role goes beyond producing great visuals; it’s about building cohesive brand systems that stand up in the boardroom, on screens, and in the real world.

As a Designer, you’ll craft scalable brand identities, ensure consistency across every touchpoint, and push creative boundaries in one of the most dynamic industries out there: fintech.

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Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of brand identities and visual systems, from concept through to fully developed guidelines.
• Apply brands seamlessly across digital platforms (websites, social, campaigns) and print applications (collateral, packaging, environments).
• Collaborate with strategists, writers, and account managers to translate strategic thinking into impactful design.
• Deliver high-quality design assets for campaigns, presentations, sales collateral, and activations.
• Present and justify creative solutions confidently to both clients and internal teams.
• Maintain and enforce brand consistency across all outputs and touchpoints.
• Mentor and support junior designers, helping to raise the level of craft within the studio.
• Stay on top of design, fintech, and digital branding trends to keep our work sharp and globally competitive.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Designer or Brand Designer in an agency or in‑house brand team.

• A portfolio showcasing complete brand journeys — from identity creation to systematisation and rollout across digital and print.
• Strong grasp of brand systems, typography, colour theory, and design principles.
• Experience in fintech, financial services, or other complex B2B categories is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; motion or 3D experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and consistency.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills — able to explain the clearly “why” behind your design choices.
• A collaborative spirit with the confidence to lead projects and drive creative thinking.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

Why people love working here

• We’re a specialist fintech and financial services brand agency — ambitious and scaling internationally.
• You’ll have a voice. You’re not just here to push pixels; you’ll help shape the future of how financial brands look, sound, and scale.
• Flexible hours and a hybrid model — core hours are 09:00–14:30, remote‑first with an optional Cape Town office. We value outcomes over timesheets.
• You’ll design for high‑performance fintechs, banks, insurers, and payments players who expect world‑class creative.
• You’ll join a tight‑knit team of strategists, creatives, and operators who back each other, solve hard problems, and celebrate wins.

Why this might not be for everyone

• We’re still small and fast‑growing — you’ll feel the pressure and see the gaps. It takes enthusiasm, resilience, and a passion for your craft.
• We move quickly. Priorities and projects can shift overnight, so adaptability is key.
• Everyone here is mission‑driven. We care deeply about building trust for our clients and doing work that matters.
• The bar is high. Our clients compete on global stages, so your thinking, execution, and presentation need to match that standard.