Graphic Designer

Persona Staff; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Cape Town seeks a Marketing Specialist to design and create marketing materials for both digital and print. Responsibilities include coordinating campaigns and managing social media content. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience with strong design skills, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and understanding of SEO. Must provide your own laptop and be creative in both written and graphic design.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of SEO and ability to update web content.

Responsibilities

• Create and design marketing materials for digital and print.
• Assist with project planning and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Liaison with the Managing Director regarding timelines.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro)

Social media management

Basic photography and image editing

Strong design skills

SEO understanding

Tools

WordPress

WooCommerce

Job description

Responsibilities

• Creating and designing all marketing material for digital and print for the company within a manufacturing environment .
• Assisting the Managing Director with designing logos, signage and all marketing materials.
• Assist with project planning and execution of marketing campaigns.
• Coordination of marketing from start to finish.
• Liaison with the Managing Director regarding timelines and execution of campaigns.
• Creation of social media content, scheduling and posting with call-to-action points for lead generation.
• Maintaining all company social media and Google pages.
• Edit basic product photography.
• Maintain and update the website as and when required.
• Maintaining a company Blog.
• Assist the Managing Director where and when required.
• Design logos, branding elements, calendars, corporate clothing, packaging, and signage.
• Copyrighting and forms writing.
• Animation motion graphics.
• Publication design, brochure design, catalogue design, price list formatting and design.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro).
• 1 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of social media platforms.
• Basic photography and image editing skills.
• Experience with WordPress and WooCommerce.
• Must have strong design skills.
• Understanding of SEO and ability to update web content accordingly.
• Familiarity with basic HTML and CSS.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Out-the-box, intelligent creativity in both written and graphic design language.
• Adherence to a corporate brand manual and guidelines.
• Must have your own laptop and equipment.