Graphic Designer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Creative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join its bustling marketing team. The role focuses on conceptualizing and executing compelling visual designs across marketing collateral, social media, and internal communications while upholding the company’s on-brand identity.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and a strong portfolio, with proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, plus excellent collaboration with stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, with a portfolio showcasing diverse design skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and visual composition.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and designs for marketing collateral, advertisements, social media graphics, website elements, and presentations.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to understand project requirements and translate them into impactful visual solutions.
• Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining consistency in brand representation.
• Prepare final artwork for print or digital deployment, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Manage design projects from concept through completion, adhering to deadlines.
• Stay updated on emerging design trends and technologies to bring fresh ideas to the team.

Skills

Creative concept development

Brand design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer to join their bustling marketing team in East London . This role is responsible for conceptualizing and executing compelling visual designs across a variety of mediums, supporting marketing campaigns, brand initiatives, and internal communications. You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the company's visual identity, ensuring all design output is high-quality, on-brand, and impactful. The ideal candidate possesses a strong artistic flair, proficiency in design software, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders to bring creative visions to life in the dynamic city of East London .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and designs for marketing collateral, advertisements, social media graphics, website elements, and presentations.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to understand project requirements and translate them into impactful visual solutions.
• Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining consistency in brand representation.
• Prepare final artwork for print or digital deployment, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Manage design projects from concept through completion, adhering to deadlines.
• Stay updated on emerging design trends and technologies to bring fresh ideas to the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, with a portfolio showcasing diverse design skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and visual composition.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning new design techniques.
• A collaborative and creative work environment located in East London . Regular team-building activities and company events.