Mid-Weight Graphic Designer

Keen; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a talented Mid-Weight Graphic Designer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects in the e-commerce and digital marketing sectors. You will collaborate closely with marketing teams to design visually captivating assets, including email campaigns, social media content, and UI/UX elements. If you have a strong portfolio, proficiency in design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for creativity and performance-driven results, this is the perfect chance to advance your career while making a significant impact on clients' brands. Join us and unleash your creativity!

Benefits

Birthday off

Professional development & training opportunities

Hybrid remote/in-office

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio in e-commerce or digital marketing is essential.
• Proficiency in design tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design visual and video assets for various marketing projects.
• Collaborate with teams to create engaging social media content.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Graphic Design

UI/UX Design

Creative Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About Keen

Welcome to Keen, where art meets science. We're more than just another service provider or an outsourcing company. Keen acts as an integral extension of our clients' teams and business goals. Join our group of tastemakers specializing in digital marketing, creative, and customer experience, driving growth for our global clientele. Our vision is an ambitious one: to have best-in-class leaders and a culture of delivering excellence globally.

If you're keen to advance your career, embrace challenges, and redefine what's possible in the digital realm, you might just be the perfect fit for our dynamic team. Join us, and let's unlock the full potential of our clients' brands together.

Role Description

We are seeking a versatile Mid-Weight Graphic Designer to support one of our clients in the e-commerce, SaaS, or digital marketing space. As a Graphic Designer, you will work closely with their marketing team to design and produce visual and video assets for a variety of projects, work could include email newsletter design, website/landing pages/UIUX, digital infographics, packaging, and paid/organic social media content.

This role offers the chance to work on diverse and dynamic projects that could include:

1. Creating visuals for email campaigns, newsletters, or landing pages
2. Support UI/UX design for websites and apps, potentially using platforms like Shopify
3. Designing social media content for organic and paid campaigns across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
4. Create structured designs with component systems, adhering to guidelines for spacing, padding, typography, and color styles
5. Collaborating on A/B testing designs and interpreting data to inform creative decisions
6. Building creative assets that align with brand guidelines while exploring fresh, innovative ideas
7. Deliver work product on cloud-design platforms like Figma and Canva, depending on client preferences
8. Work with the PPC Marketing Team and external agencies to source and create creative assets for sponsored paid social campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms
9. Use UGC content and cut influencer video content into highly converting ads

Requirements

1. A strong portfolio that highlights your experience in e-commerce or digital marketing
2. An understanding of digital marketing strategies and their role in driving sales
3. Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite
4. A creative mindset paired with a focus on delivering performance-driven results
5. A proactive problem-solver who seeks answers independently
6. Openness to feedback and collaboration in a fast-paced environment
7. The ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and deliver quality work
8. Experience managing design projects from initial strategy through to final delivery
9. Flexibility to adjust working hours for collaboration with U.S.-based clients

Portfolio Requirements: Please submit or link to a robust portfolio showcasing:

1. A portfolio of digital designs such as emailers, social media posts, and websites
2. Any UI/UX designs for e-commerce sites you worked on
3. Paid and organic social media posts that are used to drive revenue for a brand

Benefits

1. Hybrid remote/in-office
2. Birthday off
3. Professional development & training opportunities
4. & More being added!