Mr D - Designer (FTC)

MBA-Exchange.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented Designer to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your creativity on a grand scale, working with millions of customers. You'll collaborate with a passionate team, manage multiple projects, and develop original designs that align with brand identity. This fast-growing firm promotes from within, providing ample opportunities for career growth and development. With a flexible remuneration package and a vibrant work culture, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive environment that values creativity and collaboration. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Benefits

Market-related Total Remuneration Package

Flexible work environment

Online Learning access

Social events and activities

Birthday leave

Confidential counselling and support

Free parking

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in advertising or design agency.
• Strong portfolio showcasing individual design aesthetic.

Responsibilities

• Concept creative approaches that reflect brand positioning.
• Manage workload and ensure timely delivery of all projects.
• Develop engaging, original creative routes that enhance the brand.

Skills

Self-management

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

Diploma in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe XD

Illustrator

After Effects

InDesign

Figma

Job description

Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Designer to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

• Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

This role reports to the Brand Manager for Mr D.

Responsibilities:

• Concept creative approaches that reflect the brand positioning, are practically achievable and are strategically appropriate
• Manage workload and ensure timely delivery of all projects, meeting all sign-off points and flagging up any potential risks or delays - without sacrificing attention to detail
• Adhere to brand identity and guidelines
• Collaborate effectively with peers in the design and marketing team
• Work on multiple briefs at the same time
• Develop engaging, original, functional creative routes that align to and enhance the brand
• Implement and deliver on feedback accurately and gain approval from senior management and peers
• Develop assets fit for multiple digital outputs with external suppliers and creative partners from brief through to final delivery
• Ensure artwork is correct and supplied in the right formats and sizes before being sent for go-live
• Adhere to team processes and quality standards
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and engaging with design web resources
• Create impactful presentations

Requirements:

• Excellent self-management and time management
• Good communication skills to accurately convey your concepts to clients and team members - this includes presentation skills
• Enthusiasm for being a part of a fast-moving start-up environment and passion for design
• Have a keen eye for detail and strong passion for design and advertising
• Key software capabilities include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, and Figma
• Excellent understanding of design principles, not limited to but including layout, colour, contrast, typography, scale, and composition
• Excellent understanding of digital design and print best practices
• Have a strong, well-rounded portfolio that showcases your individual design aesthetic

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design
• 4 - 6 years’ work experience (must have some advertising or design agency experience)

Let’s talk about life @ Mr D

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collaborate and make something great.
• Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy and more.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
• Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support, and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Like what you see?

If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.