Lead Graphic Designer - Brand Campaigns

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid & retirement fund

Career growth opportunities

Creative and collaborative environment

Paid annual leave & company holidays

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng seeks a Lead Graphic Designer to head our design initiatives in Tembisa. You will lead design projects from concept to delivery, ensuring brand consistency and creating campaign materials that engage audiences.

You will manage junior designers, collaborate with marketing and product teams, and stay ahead of design trends while maintaining high quality and timely delivery in a fast-paced studio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong typography, color theory, layout and visual hierarchy.
• Experience with digital design (web and social media graphics).
• Excellent communication and project management in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of all visual assets for marketing campaigns, including digital ads, social media graphics, brochures, and presentations.
• Develop and maintain brand style guides, ensuring consistency across all company communications.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and product teams to translate creative briefs into visually engaging designs.
• Provide art direction and feedback to junior designers and external agencies.
• Manage design projects from concept to final delivery, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld.
• Research and implement new design trends and technologies to keep our brand's visual presence fresh and innovative.

Skills

Brand development

Project management

Team leadership

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography & color theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Graphic Designer to head their design initiatives in Tembisa. This position is central to developing visually compelling brand identities and executing impactful campaign materials that drive engagement. You will be responsible for leading design projects from concept through completion, ensuring that all visual communications align with brand guidelines and marketing objectives. This role demands a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of design principles, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced creative studio environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of all visual assets for marketing campaigns, including digital ads, social media graphics, brochures, and presentations.
• Develop and maintain brand style guides, ensuring consistency across all company communications.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and product teams to translate creative briefs into visually engaging designs.
• Provide art direction and feedback to junior designers and external agencies.
• Manage design projects from concept to final delivery, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld.
• Research and implement new design trends and technologies to keep our brand's visual presence fresh and innovative.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in graphic design, with a proven track record in brand development and campaign design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience with digital design, including web and social media graphics, is essential.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for skill enhancement and professional growth.
• A creative and collaborative work environment.
• Paid annual leave and company holidays.