Graphic Designer

ZaPOP; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyphen Creatives is seeking a talented Graphic Designer who brings a passion for creativity and visual problem-solving. You will translate briefs into high-quality artwork across digital and print, ensuring brand consistency and innovative design solutions.

The role requires strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, web development awareness, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to support multi-channel campaigns.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Graphic Design degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ Graphic Design experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects).
• Web development skills are a plus.
• Strong conceptual abilities and client-brief interpretation.
• Out-of-the-box thinking with modern design ideas.
• Excellent eye for design and detail.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• Ability to manage projects from brief to completion.

Responsibilities

• Receive, understand and follow design briefs from clients and strategists to deliver the best creative solution.
• Conceptualise and design innovative ideas and high-quality artwork.
• Set creative direction within brand guidelines and identity.
• Create and design materials for digital and print.
• Design across multiple digital channels, including website development.
• Solve brand challenges with innovative designs with the Brand Strategist.
• Work with various media and graphic design software.
• Design communications for internal and external use (newsletters, branding, mailers).
• Communicate with stakeholders on design projects.
• Contribute to team brainstorms and concept development.

Skills

Matric/Grade 12

Graphic Design degree

3 years experience

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Web development

Strong concepts

Interpreting briefs

Self-leadership

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Graphic Design degree

Tools

3ds Max

Job description

About Us:

At Hyphen Creatives, we don’t just market brands—we craft experiences, shape narratives, and build deep connections between brands and their audiences. As a multi-award-winning agency, we specialize in omnichannel marketing, shopper engagement and brand strategy that drive real impact.

The Role:

For this position, you need to be a creative, motivated and dynamic Graphic Designer; someone with a great attitude, a true passion for creativity and visual problem-solving through innovative design and messaging.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

You will be responsible for:

• Receiving, understanding and following design briefs from Clients/ Brand Strategist and Account Managers to deliver on the best creative solution.
• Conceptualising and designing innovative ideas and high-quality artwork.
• Establish creative direction for brands within brand guidelines, specifications and Corporate/Brand Identity.
• Create and design various materials for digital and print.
• Design across multiple digital channels, including website development.
• Solve brand challenges with innovative designs together with the Brand Strategist.
• Work with a wide range of media and graphic design software.
• Internal and external communication designs (e.g., newsletters, window and vehicle branding, mailers etc.)
• Communicating with stakeholders on design projects.
• Contribute to team brainstorms and concepts ideas.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

To be considered for this position, these are the skills we’re looking for:

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Graphic Design degree or similar qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ Graphic Design experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects.
• 3ds Max will be advantageous.
• Web development skills.
• Strong conceptual abilities.
• Ability to interpret client briefs.
• Out-of-the-box thinking with cutting-edge design ideas.
• Excellent eye for design and strong attention to detail.
• Self-leadership and the ability to take initiative.
• Seeing assorted elements through from brief to design completion.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Solid understanding of the design process and experience across the entire design lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.