Graphic Designer

Performability Recruitment; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Health benefits

Paid time off

Durban office

Job summary

Performability Recruitment in Durban is seeking a Lead Graphic Designer to direct creative output and oversee visual identity across platforms. You will guide a team of designers, ensuring high-quality, consistent visuals aligned with brand goals and business strategy.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership, a strong portfolio, and expertise in branding, typography, color theory, and layout. A graphic design degree is required, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience leading and mentoring a design team.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating leadership and wide range of projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and related design software.
• Deep understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• A degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of graphic designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional growth.
• Develop and implement overarching visual design strategies for branding, marketing campaigns, and digital assets.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality design assets, including logos, brochures, social media graphics, presentations, and website visuals.
• Ensure brand consistency across all visual communications, adhering to and evolving brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales teams to translate needs into design solutions.
• Manage design project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Branding

Typography

Color theory

Layout design

Project management

Communication

Education

Graphic Design degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Job Description

full-time

About the Role

Our client seeks a visionary and experienced Lead Graphic Designer to direct their creative output in Durban. This leadership role requires a blend of artistic talent, strategic thinking, and team management skills to oversee the visual identity and marketing collateral for the company. You will guide a team of designers, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and impactful visual communication across all platforms. The successful candidate will foster a creative environment, push design boundaries, and translate complex ideas into visually compelling narratives that align with the brand's vision and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of graphic designers, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional growth.
• Develop and implement overarching visual design strategies for branding, marketing campaigns, and digital assets.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality design assets, including logos, brochures, social media graphics, presentations, and website visuals.
• Ensure brand consistency across all visual communications, adhering to and evolving brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and sales teams to translate their needs into effective design solutions.
• Manage design project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience as a Graphic Designer, with a strong portfolio demonstrating leadership and a wide range of design projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a design team.
• Deep understanding of branding, typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills.
• A degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field is required.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with annual performance reviews.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A dynamic and supportive creative workplace in Durban.

Salary

Durban R120000 - R360000 per year