Graphic Designer

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions in East London, South Africa, is seeking a senior graphic designer to conceptualize and create visual assets for marketing campaigns across digital and print channels. You will translate brand objectives into compelling designs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate the company’s brand presence.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years' professional experience, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and related design software.
• Strong grasp of typography, colour theory, composition, and layout.
• Experience designing for both digital and print mediums.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design high-impact visual assets for marketing campaigns, digital platforms, social media, and print materials.
• Ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining consistency and strengthening brand identity.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and content teams to translate requirements into visual solutions.
• Manage multiple design projects from conception through final delivery, ensuring timely completion.
• Prepare production-ready files for print and digital applications.
• Stay abreast of current design trends and best practices in visual communication.

Skills

Branding

Typography

Colour theory

Layout

Communication

Collaboration

Education

National Diploma in Graphic Design

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Fine Arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for conceptualising and creating compelling visual assets across digital and print media, translating marketing objectives into impactful designs, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to elevate the company’s brand presence

• Conceptualize and design high-impact visual assets for marketing campaigns, digital platforms, social media, and print materials.

• Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines, maintaining consistency and strengthening brand identity.

• Collaborate with marketing, product, and content teams to translate project requirements into effective visual solutions.

• Manage multiple design projects from conception through final delivery, ensuring timely completion.

• Prepare production-ready files for print and digital applications.

• Stay abreast of current design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in visual communication.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, with a robust portfolio showcasing a wide array of creative work.

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software.

• Strong grasp of design principles, including typography, colour theory, composition, and layout.

• Proven experience in creating designs for both digital and print mediums.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).