Manager I: Design Studio

University Of Johannesburg; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Graphic Designer to conceptualize and create visually appealing marketing materials. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and several years of experience. Responsibilities include meeting client needs, managing design projects, and contributing to the university's brand identity. This is a permanent position located at the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus.

Qualifications

• Four years’ industry experience in graphic design.
• Two to three years of managerial experience.
• Knowledge of financial and management principles.

Responsibilities

• Determine customer needs and ensure requirements are met.
• Translate information into visual products effectively.
• Produce multi-page publications and align designs with branding.

Skills

Graphic design methodology

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Graphic design programmes

Job description

Job Overview

Advert reference : uj_

• Advert status : OnlineApply by : 31 October
• Position SummaryIndustry : Education & Training
• Job category : Education and Training
• Campus : Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
• Contract : Permanent
• Remuneration : Market Related
• EE position : EE
• Level : Management

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy, which emphasizes Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. UJ’s mission is "To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge." The university is guided by the vision of building "An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job Description

The University Relations Division plays a vital strategic and operational role in shaping the public perception, reputation, and stakeholder engagement of the university. This division functions as the central hub for all institutional communications, external engagement, brand positioning, and public interface, ensuring the university maintains a consistent, compelling, and credible voice across all platforms. The Marketing and Brand Department within the University Relations Division focuses on internal and external marketing, corporate branding, graphic design, events management and social media management.

The Marketing and Brand department ensures that the university brand is consistent throughout all internal and external communications and that all marketing initiatives enhance the university's reputation, foster engagement, and support student recruitment.

Job Purpose

The Graphic Designer’s key function is to conceptualise ideas through the integration of text, typography and illustrations in the production of printed and marketing material. The Graphic Designer is supplied with raw information by the client, which is utilised to create, design and transform into a visually pleasing, printable product that satisfies the client as well as communicates the intended message.

Responsibilities

• Accurately determine customer needs and ensure their requirements are fully understood and met.
• Consult with stakeholders.
• Meet all deadlines and delivery dates within costs quoted and accepted by the customer.
• Translate information into a visual product to communicate the concept or idea effectively.
• Use graphic design methodology to create graphic designs for marketing and academic/research purposes.
• Create information design for the University.
• Produce multi‑page publications.
• Ensure that all graphic design projects align with the overall strategic branding objectives of UJ and UJ Corporate Identity.
• Record total quantity of projects completed, including time spent and cost, to compile reports and financial statements.
• Determine needs and organise procurement of consumables/stock, maintenance and upgrading of design/computer equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Graphic Design or a relevant qualification.
• Four years’ industry experience in graphic design.
• Two to three years of managerial experience.
• Knowledge of institutional policies, procedures, programmes and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of graphic design practices and theory.
• Knowledge of financial principles.
• Knowledge of management principles.
• IT knowledge and skills.
• Printing practices and theory.
• Computer skills (graphic design programmes).
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Recommendations

• Post Graduate Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design.
• Diploma or relevant qualification in Management.

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Your application, comprising a detailed Curriculum Vitae and the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e‑mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees, must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and, if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.

Applicants may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements, the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those from historically disadvantaged groups.

As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised.

If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Legal Information

The University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act (Act 13 of 2019), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

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