Marketing Designer

Chainlink Recruitment; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink Recruitment in Kempton Park is seeking a Marketing Designer: Graphics & Communications. The role develops brand and marketing content across digital and print, creates social media and email assets, and ensures consistency with brand guidelines.

The ideal candidate will translate technical and commercial messaging into clear visuals, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with Marketing, Sales and HR to deliver high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in graphic design and communications
• Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience with SharePoint or internal communication platforms (advantageous)

Responsibilities

• Brand & Marketing Content Development: design brochures, spec sheets, presentations, ads and digital assets
• Digital Content Creation: social media, websites and email campaigns
• Print & Digital Artwork: prepare artwork for print and digital use
• Brand Alignment: ensure outputs align with brand identity and visual standards
• Internal Communications & Digital Platforms: design internal materials and manage SharePoint content
• Video, Photography & Visual Storytelling: capture/edit product and event content; produce video content
• Brand Management & Creative Direction: maintain brand guidelines and ensure consistency
• Collaboration & Project Delivery: work with Marketing, Sales, HR and technical teams; manage multiple projects

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Communication

Project management

Photography

Video storytelling

Education

Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

MARKETING DESIGNER: GRAPHICS & COMMUNICATIONS

Location:

Head Office – Kempton Park

Business Area:

Marketing

Reporting To:

Marketing Lead

Employment Type:

Permanent

Urgency:

Immediate

Introduction

This role exists to translate technical, commercial and brand messaging into clear, engaging and visually compelling content across both digital and print platforms. Operating in a technical, industrial environment, the Marketing Designer ensures that all communication — internal and external — is professional, consistent, and aligned with the organisation’s brand identity.

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with strong technical design ability, excellent communication skills, and the discipline to manage multiple projects while maintaining high visual standards.

Key Responsibilities

Brand & Marketing Content Development

• Marketing Material Design — Design brochures, spec sheets, presentations, advertisements and digital assets
• Digital Content Creation — Create content for social media, websites and email campaigns
• Print & Digital Artwork — Prepare artwork for both print and digital use
• Brand Alignment — Ensure all outputs align with brand identity and visual standards

Internal Communications & Digital Platforms

• Internal Communication Design — Design and manage internal communication materials
• SharePoint Content — Develop and maintain content for internal platforms
• Communication Clarity — Ensure clarity, usability and consistency across internal channels
• Cross‑Team Messaging — Support effective communication across teams

Video, Photography & Visual Storytelling

• Photography & Videography — Capture and edit product, people and event content
• Video Production — Produce video content for marketing and internal communication
• Motion Graphics — Support basic animation or motion graphics (advantageous)
• Visual Storytelling — Translate technical concepts into clear visual narratives

Brand Management & Creative Direction

• Corporate Identity Management — Support development and maintenance of brand guidelines
• Consistency & Quality — Ensure consistency in tone, messaging and visual presentation
• Design Trends — Stay updated with design tools, trends and technologies
• Creative Improvement — Continuously improve visual quality and impact

Collaboration & Project Delivery

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration — Work closely with Marketing, Sales, HR and technical teams
• Technical Translation — Convert technical/commercial information into clear visual outputs
• Project Management — Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Supplier Engagement — Engage with printers, media partners and service providers
• Design Refinement — Refine designs based on stakeholder feedback

Governance, Quality & Standards

• Quality Assurance — Ensure all outputs meet quality, accuracy and brand standards
• Process Compliance — Adhere to company processes and policies
• Professional Standards — Maintain professionalism across all communication outputs

Preferred Experience Required

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in graphic design and communications
• Experience in a corporate or B2B environment (advantageous)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating diverse creative work
• Experience in video production, photography and visual storytelling

Preferred Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design or related field
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong understanding of layout, typography and visual design principles
• Ability to integrate content across Microsoft Office and digital platforms
• Experience with SharePoint or internal communication platforms (advantageous)

Preferred Attributes

• Clear communicator and effective collaborator
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Shows initiative and creative thinking
• Comfortable working independently while aligned to team objectives
• High professionalism and consistency

The Ideal Individual

• Able to translate complex technical information into engaging visual content
• Understands both creative design and business communication
• Organised, disciplined and consistent under pressure
• Takes ownership of brand quality and visual output
• Brings creativity, structure and reliability into the marketing function