Freelance Digital Designer

Black Sun Global; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A digital solutions company seeks a Digital Designer to develop compelling digital solutions for blue-chip clients. The role involves creativity and attention to detail, maintaining high quality across all digital assets. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in digital communications and design, and excellent knowledge of digital channels. This position offers a remote working opportunity from South Africa, engaging closely with clients and the design team.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in digital communications and design.
• Excellent knowledge of digital channels, including microsites, email marketing, and social media.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills to build trust with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Liaise closely with current clients and attend creative meetings throughout projects.
• Develop and maintain formal and informal relationships with clients.
• Work closely with the Creative Director and Account Directors to understand creative strategy.

Skills

Digital communications and design

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Fluent in XD

Fluent in Photoshop

Fluent in Illustrator

Education

Degree level qualification from a reputable Art / Design college

Job description

Digital Designer

Remote from South Africa, reporting to our London office.

Overview

We are looking for a creative thinker to develop and deliver compelling digital solutions for our blue‑chip clients. The role involves responding to creative briefs, designing user experiences, and maintaining high quality across all digital assets.

Responsibilities

• liaise closely with current clients and attend creative meetings throughout projects
• develop and maintain formal and informal relationships with clients, instilling confidence and respect
• work closely with the Creative Director and Account Directors to understand creative strategy, commercial imperatives, and context
• push and challenge the creative brief to produce outstanding digital concepts
• produce high‑quality experience designs that adhere to best practice and communicate messages compellingly
• source quality imagery and supervise the production of assets
• ensure all internal review and approval processes are followed before presenting to clients
• brief the Application Development team on programming requirements and collaborate to maintain design integrity
• evaluate new and alternative creative technologies to improve skills, productivity, and reduce costs
• deliver high‑quality designs
• achieve high levels of client satisfaction and earn their trust and respect
• gain the trust and respect of the internal team

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Degree level qualification from a reputable Art / Design college (beneficial)
• 3–5 years’ experience in digital communications and design
• Excellent knowledge of digital channels, including microsites, email marketing and social media
• Fluent in XD, Photoshop and ideally Illustrator
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills to build trust with clients and team
• Excellent eye for detail, ambitious quality standards and a constant pursuit of excellence

Reporting Relationships

Report to the Lead Digital Designer and be responsible for delivering work to specification and schedule to Digital Project Managers and Head of Digital Delivery.

Interview Process

1. Initial chat with Talent Acquisition Manager
2. First interview (Teams) with Hiring Manager
3. Second interview with Hiring Director, Hiring Manager (and CEO to be confirmed)

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage any accommodations needed for the recruitment process.