Graphic Designer

Life & Brand Portfolio; Wes-Kaap; Presencial; ZAR 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Life & Brand Portfolio is seeking a mid‑level Graphic Designer to join its Marketing team. You will create marketing and operational collateral across restaurant brands and events, ensuring alignment with each brand’s identity.

The role focuses on developing concepts, layouts, and visual solutions, while coordinating with Marketing Managers and management for feedback and approvals. Strong English, print production knowledge and AI-assisted design are valued.

Formación

• A degree or diploma in Graphic Design or related discipline.
• 1–2 years’ relevant experience, agency or FMCG preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Basic motion graphics and video-editing tools understanding.
• Ability to translate briefs into effective visual communication.
• Excellent English writing and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Create and conceptualise designs for brands, promotions and events.
• Develop layouts and visual solutions aligned with each brand’s look.
• Collaborate with Marketing Managers to obtain feedback and approvals.
• Produce a broad range of collateral including packaging, logos, ads and social media artwork.
• Prepare print-ready artwork and liaise with printers and suppliers.
• Keep up with social media and design trends to boost engagement.
• Apply AI tools appropriately in design workflows and contribute to multimedia content.
• Manage own jobs and deadlines with strong attention to detail.

Conocimientos

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Detail orientation

Brand identity

Communication

Time management

Educación

Graphic Design degree or diploma

Herramientas

Motion graphics basics

Video editing basics

Descripción del empleo

ABOUT THE ROLE

Life & Brand Portfolio is looking for a creative, energetic and driven Graphic Designer to join its Marketing team. This is a mid-level opportunity within a busy, dynamic and rapidly growing restaurant group. The successful candidate will create marketing and operational collateral across our restaurant brands and events, bringing ideas to life while ensuring that all work is engaging, considered and aligned with each brand’s identity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and conceptualise designs that support restaurant brands, specials, promotions, campaigns and events.
• Develop creative concepts, layouts and visual solutions in line with established layout principles, design standards and each brand’s look and feel.
• Work with Marketing Managers, Brand General Managers and Management to brainstorm ideas, establish design direction and obtain the required feedback and approvals.
• Produce a broad range of marketing and operational collateral, including packaging, logos, online and print advertisements, flyers, brochures, invitations, social media artwork, electronic newsletters, promotional material and internal and external store signage.
• Create in-store collateral to supplied specifications and contribute to the look and feel of uniforms and other in-store brand tools.
• Understand each brand’s identity, audience and positioning to ensure that all creative output is appropriate and brand-aligned.
• Prepare print-ready artwork and demonstrate a strong understanding of print production, specifications and processes.
• Liaise with printers and other suppliers regarding quotations, specifications, production, delivery timelines and the implementation of marketing material.
• Keep up to date with developments and trends in social media, design and marketing, including formats and features such as Instagram GIFs, live video and other evolving content opportunities. Apply relevant trends to continually improve customer engagement.
• Understand and make effective use of AI tools and optimisation platforms to support the creative process and produce design work, with an appreciation of how AI-generated elements and traditional design practices can work together.
• Have a basic understanding of motion graphics and video editing, and be willing to contribute to multimedia content where required.
• Receive and apply feedback and constructive critique positively, using the guidance provided to refine work and develop new creative ideas and solutions.
• Manage and traffic own jobs, coordinating with colleagues and balancing multiple projects and deadlines to deliver accurate work on time.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail, including strong English language, grammar and spelling.
• Generate workflow reports for Management and provide visibility on job progress and deadlines.
• Support the wider Marketing team with additional tasks and projects where required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A degree or diploma in Graphic Design or a related discipline.
• Approximately 1–2 years’ relevant experience, preferably in an agency environment or FMCG. Candidates with a suitable portfolio and relevant practical experience will be considered.
• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Basic understanding of motion graphics and video-editing tools and processes.
• An understanding of AI tools and optimisation platforms, and the ability to incorporate them appropriately into design workflows.
• A strong creative eye, sound conceptual thinking and the ability to translate a brief into effective visual communication.
• The ability to take direction, respond constructively to feedback and develop concepts based on guidance.
• Good knowledge of print production and the preparation of print-ready artwork.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, email and Excel.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a good command of written English.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Creative, curious and enthusiastic, with an interest in design, hospitality, food, culture and social media.
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-oriented, with a willingness to learn and keep skills current.
• Collaborative and comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment.
• Able to manage workload independently while communicating clearly with the wider team.

Please note: Preference will be given to candidates from a previously disadvantaged background, in line with our commitment to employment equity.

Life & Brand Portfolio reserves the right not to make an appointment. Should you not receive feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.