Postgrad Supervisor: Animation & Digital Arts

Invictus Education Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard company-aligned benefits

Statutory contributions

Job summary

Invictus Education Group is seeking an experienced Senior Graphic Designer & Team Lead to oversee the full graphic design workflow and manage a team of three designers. The role requires leadership, strong creative ability, and excellent organisational capability.

The position is based in Alrode, Alberton with a full‑time employment type in the Graphics Department. Start date and package reflect industry standards for a senior designer role.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years graphic design experience, with 2+ years in a senior or team‑lead role.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDraw, Illustrator.
• Strong packaging design and printing process knowledge.
• Experience in catalogues, promotional campaigns, and artwork workflows.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of three graphic designers.
• Oversee daily workflow, task prioritisation, and deadline management.
• Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and skills development.
• Ensure adherence to internal design processes, procedures, and approval steps.
• Manage end‑to‑end graphic workflow across all projects.
• Perform quality checks on all artwork before production or publication.

Skills

Senior design experience

Packaging design

Adobe Creative Suite

CorelDraw

Product catalogs

Leadership

Time management

Education

Graphic design qualification

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Premiere Pro

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A leading product‑based organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Graphic Designer & Team Lead to oversee the full graphic design workflow and manage a team of three designers. This role requires strong creative ability, leadership skills, and excellent organisational capability.

Senior Graphic Designer & Team Lead – Alrode, Alberton

Full‑time | Graphics Department

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of three graphic designers
• Oversee daily workflow, task prioritisation, and deadline management
• Provide mentorship, performance feedback, and skills development
• Ensure adherence to internal design processes, procedures, and approval steps
• Manage end‑to‑end graphic workflow across all projects
• Perform quality checks on all artwork before production or publication
• Lead packaging design, including supplier liaison and artwork approvals
• Design and produce the annual product catalogue
• Manage monthly promotional design from concept to rollout
• Create signage and maintain brand consistency across all visual communication
• Coordinate with suppliers on packaging specifications, die lines, sampling, and corrections
• Oversee design‑related equipment and ensure software compatibility
• Troubleshoot minor technical issues and coordinate support

Minimum Requirements

• 5–7 years graphic design experience, with 2+ years in a senior or team‑lead role
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDraw, Illustrator
• Strong packaging design and printing process knowledge
• Experience in catalogues, promotional campaigns, and artwork workflows
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Advantageous

• Experience in product‑based or retail environments
• Photography, video editing, or digital asset management skills
• Familiarity with workflow or project‑management platforms

Personal Attributes

• Creative thinker with a strong eye for design
• Calm, solutions‑focused, and methodical
• Strong communication skills
• Process‑driven and committed to high standards
• Encourages teamwork and growth

Salary and Benefits

• Location: Alrode, Alberton
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Start date: 14 January 2027
• Salary: R240,000R300,000 per annum
• Benefits: Standard company‑aligned benefits and statutory contributions

Job Summary

Our client is a fast‑growing trade‑only supplier in the promotional products and branding industry. The company services resellers and distributors across South Africa, Africa and the USA. With a growing product range, custom‑manufactured products and an ambitious marketing strategy, they are seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to join their Marketing Department.

Required Experience and Skills

• 35 years proven experience as a Graphic Designer, supported by a portfolio
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects and Premiere Pro
• Experience in motion graphics and animation
• Strong catalogue and brochure design experience
• Excellent understanding of typography, layout, colour and composition
• Experience preparing artwork for professional printing
• Strong understanding of creative requirements for social media
• Ability to develop concepts independently from a brief
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Eligibility Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant Graphic Design qualification advantageous
• Minimum 23 years' practical graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is essential.
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign
• Proven experience designing promotional advertisements and social media content
• Strong understanding of print and digital artwork requirements
• Experience in retail, automotive or product‑based advertising advantageous
• Basic video editing, motion graphics or photography skills advantageous
• A portfolio of previous design work is compulsory.

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Location and Salary Details

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Employment type: Full‑time
Start date: 14 January 2027
Salary: R240,000R300,000 per annum

Closing Date

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 3 October 2026, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position until 21 November 2026.