Graphic/Digital Designer

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Durban is seeking a skilled designer to collaborate on campaigns and develop design assets. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, 3 to 5 years of experience, and strong skills in Adobe software. Responsibilities include managing design projects, preparing client presentations, and ensuring adherence to brand guidelines. A strong portfolio and expertise in desktop publishing are essential for this role, which offers opportunities for creative input and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Good understanding and use of the English language.
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members on campaigns and creative assets.
• Develop conversion-focused designs for landing pages and websites.
• Manage designs for presentations, signage, and trade shows.

Skills

Graphic Design Skills

Layout Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe InDesign

After Effects

Desktop Publishing Tools

Good knowledge of the print process

Education

Relevant degree or certification in design or visual art

Matric

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to make campaigns and campaign assets come to life within the deadline.
• Help bring new ideas for design and content creation to the team using your expertise and eye for great design.
• Manage other design needs such as presentations, signage, and trade show collateral as needed.
• Develop conversion-focused landing page and website designs for clients
• Engage with the rest of the team on continual, data-driven improvement of campaign assets
• Bringing the brief and concept to life based on the clients' needs and vision.
• Keeping budget, time, and production constraints in mind.
• Preparing mock-ups and presenting to clients before deciding on a final design/concept.
• Editing proofs to clients' specifications and getting signoff/approval before finalising the artwork.
• Working and collaborating with art directors, copywriters, photographers, and other designers.
• Adapting and rolling out approved concepts to various media, above and below the line.
• Adhering to a client's brand identity and guidelines.
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders about the progress of projects and any issues that may arise.
• Working with external departments to extend concepts and visuals to other internal and external marketing-related material.
• Making sure artwork is correct and supplied in the right format/sizes/color codes before being sent to press and production facilities.
• Work on multiple briefs at the same time.

Qualifications and experience

• Matric
• A relevant degree or certification in design or visual art.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Graphic Design Skills
• Desktop Publishing Tools
• Layout Skills
• Competence in Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and InDesign)
• Competence in MS Office
• Good knowledge of the print process - set up your own artwork for print.
• Good understanding and use of the English language
• After Effects
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print and the web.
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics.