Graphic Designer

Prudent HR Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their marketing team in East London. This role involves developing and executing design strategies aligned with business objectives and producing high-quality digital and print assets. The ideal candidate has a degree in Graphic Design, 3–5 years of experience, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite. As part of a dynamic team, you'll leverage AI tools to enhance creative output and mentor junior designers.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a design role, preferably within marketing or creative agencies.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital, print, and video design work.
• Solid understanding of typography, colour theory, layout, and branding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute design strategies aligned with marketing objectives.
• Produce high-quality digital and print design assets.
• Monitor and refine campaign performance using analytics and AI-driven insights.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree or relevant qualification in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AI-assisted design tools

Job description

Overview

Graphic Designer – East London

Our client is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their Marketing team, based in East London.

Role Overview

The Graphic Designer will play a strategic role within the Marketing Department, combining strong creative capability with data-driven insights. The role involves leveraging AI-enabled design tools to enhance creative output, optimise campaign performance, and support the development of the broader design team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute design strategies aligned with business and marketing objectives
• Produce high-quality digital and print design assets while maintaining brand consistency across all SKG Group platforms
• Utilise AI tools for ideation, image generation, adaptive design, and campaign optimisation
• Monitor, analyse, and refine campaign performance using analytics, A/B testing, and AI-driven insights
• Collaborate closely with marketing and digital teams to ensure cohesive campaign execution
• Mentor junior designers and develop training resources to support skills development
• Stay up to date with design trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies
• Perform other reasonable duties within the scope of the role

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or relevant qualification in Graphic Design
• 3–5 years’ experience in a design role, preferably within marketing, creative agencies, or B2B environments
• A strong portfolio demonstrating digital, print, and video design work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Experience working with AI-assisted design tools and workflows
• Solid understanding of typography, colour theory, layout, branding, and print principles

Key Skills and Competencies

• Ability to translate marketing objectives into compelling visual solutions
• High level of creativity with strong attention to detail
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal abilities