Graphic Designer (Remote)

Core Code io; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital creative agency is seeking a Graphic Designer responsible for creating compelling visual content across digital and print media. The ideal candidate will collaborate with marketing teams, possess strong proficiency in design software, and demonstrate exceptional creative and communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, ensuring alignment with the company's brand identity and visual guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in industry-standard design software is essential.
• Strong understanding of design principles and current design trends.
• Ability to maintain brand asset libraries and prepare files for publication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with marketing teams and copywriters on design projects.
• Select appropriate color schemes, typography, and imagery for designs.
• Adapt designs for different formats and devices to ensure consistency.

Skills

Creative vision

Design expertise

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Canva

Job description

Overview

A Graphic Designer is responsible for creating compelling visual content that communicates a brand’s message effectively, captures attention, and engages its target audience. This role requires a blend of creative vision, design expertise, and technical proficiency to produce high-quality visuals across multiple platforms and formats.

Graphic Designers work on a variety of projects, including digital and print media—such as social media graphics, website layouts, online advertisements, email templates, presentations, infographics, packaging, brochures, and event materials. They are skilled at translating complex ideas into clear, aesthetically pleasing designs that align with the company’s brand identity, tone, and visual guidelines.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include collaborating with marketing teams, copywriters, and other stakeholders to conceptualize and execute design projects, selecting appropriate color schemes, typography, imagery, and layouts that resonate with the intended audience. They must also adapt designs for different formats and devices, ensuring visual consistency and usability across various channels.

Qualifications

Proficiency in industry-standard design software—such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, or Canva—is essential. A strong understanding of design principles, user experience (UX), and current design trends enables Graphic Designers to produce innovative and effective visuals.

Beyond design creation, Graphic Designers may be involved in maintaining brand asset libraries, preparing files for print or digital publication, and ensuring compliance with production specifications. They also review feedback, make revisions, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Additional Details

To excel in this role, a Graphic Designer needs exceptional attention to detail, creativity, time management, and communication skills, as well as the ability to balance artistic innovation with practical business objectives.

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