Multimedia Designer

Plan Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Cape Town is seeking a Multimedia Designer. This role involves producing high-volume multimedia content while ensuring design quality and innovation. Ideal candidates have a strong portfolio, with 3-8 years of experience in multimedia design, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Young, talented team environment

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver high-volume multimedia production with speed and accuracy.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally in an agency.
• For Mid-Level: 3–5 years of experience in multimedia design.
• For Senior-Level: 5–8 years of experience with team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver multimedia assets across various platforms.
• Lead projects ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Optimize workflows for high-volume production.
• Mentor junior designers on design tools.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Multimedia production skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership ability

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/degree in Multimedia Design or Graphic Design

Tools

Figma

Motion graphics software

Job description

To be considered for this role, you'll need to be a South African citizen or hold a valid work permit.

Serviceplan Group is Europe's largest independent, partner‑led agency group, renowned for its innovative, integrated solutions across strategy, creative, media, and digital communications.

With a global presence and more than 5, experts in over 30 countries, we help our clients create impactful, future‑ready brand experiences.

As part of our ongoing growth, our new Cape Town division, Plan.Net CreativeNest South Africa, delivers cutting‑edge digital services in UX / UI, real‑time 3D asset creation, and social media community management. We are looking for a Multimedia Designer (all genders) based in Cape Town.

Your role: As a Mid‑Level Designer, you will focus on end‑to‑end production of high‑volume multimedia content, balancing creativity with speed and precision. As a Senior Designer, you will take on a broader leadership role, driving creative initiatives, overseeing production workflows, and mentoring other designers while ensuring design quality, innovation, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities – Mid Level

• Design and deliver a large volume of multimedia assets across platforms (digital campaigns, web, print, video, and motion graphics).
• Lead mid‑scale projects from concept to rollout, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Optimize workflows to handle high‑volume production without compromising creativity.
• Provide guidance to junior designers on efficient use of design tools and processes.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and communications teams to ensure content effectiveness.
• Actively explore and introduce new tools and techniques to improve output.

Key Responsibilities – Senior Level

• Lead the production and rollout of large‑scale, high‑volume multimedia campaigns, ensuring design excellence and brand consistency.
• Direct and oversee the work of junior and mid‑level designers, providing mentorship and technical training.
• Build and optimize workflows for efficient content production across multiple platforms.
• Ensure the team is leveraging advanced features of design tools for maximum efficiency and innovation.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to align creative strategies with business objectives.
• Stay ahead of design trends, emerging technologies, and software advancements, applying them strategically.
• Present creative concepts and rollout strategies confidently to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, InDesign) and other industry tools (Figma, motion graphics software).
• Proven ability to deliver high‑volume multimedia production with speed, accuracy, and creativity.
• Solid understanding of design principles (typography, layout, color, motion).
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment, ideally in an agency.
• For Mid‑Level: 3–5 years of experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating campaign rollouts and multimedia design work.
• For Senior‑Level: 5–8 years of experience, including team/project leadership, workflow management, and ability to mentor and influence stakeholders.

What We Offer

• A young, talented, and ambitious team.
• Competitive salary aligned with skills and experience.
• An exciting and challenging environment that promotes professional growth and career opportunities within our company.

Application

We look forward to receiving your application, including your current portfolio and any relevant supporting documents. Let us know why you are the right fit – we can't wait to get to know you.