Senior Design Executive

HelloKindred; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 40 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Senior Design Executive in Cape Town with over 5 years of graphic design experience. The role includes designing marketing materials for both print and digital, ensuring brand consistency, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Proficiency in Adobe tools and a deep understanding of print and digital processes are essential. This contract position offers a hybrid work setup and contributes to a creative internal agency.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in graphic design.
• Fully proficient in Adobe design tools including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of both print and digital production processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and update marketing materials for print and digital formats.
• Support the Head of Design on larger projects.
• Monitor and promote brand consistency across all communications.

Skills

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

After Effects

Premiere

HTML5

UX/UI design principles

Communication skills

Collaboration

Design knowledge

Job description

Anticipated Contract End Date / Length : 12 months with potential to extend.

Work set up : Hybrid

Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for a creative and dynamic Senior Design Executive with a minimum of 5 years experience to play a key role in their internal creative agency. The role involves supporting the creation of marketing materials across print and digital formats including marketing literature advertising event assets social media content video editing and animation. The Senior Design Executive will act as a brand champion ensuring the consistent and effective application of the brands visual identity.

What you will do

• Design and update marketing materials for all print and digital formats including marketing literature advertising assets for online and in-person events social media video editing and animation.
• Apply monitor and promote the brand across all communications created.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the companys visual identity.
• Support the Head of Design on larger projects.
• Regularly check social media channels to ensure visual identity is consistent.
• Build maintain and promote positive collaborative and close working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as the first line of defence to ensure that materials comply with current regulations ensuring all designed items are clear fair not misleading and adhere to brand guidelines.
• Liaise with agency partners printers and suppliers as required to produce and print materials.
• Bring design knowledge ideas and creativity to briefs improving and making suggestions to add additional value as a designer.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in graphic design.
• Fully proficient in Adobe InDesign Illustrator Photoshop After Effects Premiere and Acrobat.
• Skilled in creating HTML5 animated advertising banners.
• Capable of managing tight deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of print and digital production processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and follow verbal direction as required.
• Solid understanding of brand guidelines and able to apply them consistently.
• Comfortable adapting core creative concepts across multiple media formats.
• Knowledgeable in UX / UI design principles.
• Able to follow brand guidance while identifying opportunities to enhance or apply new creative executions.
• Positive self-starter with excellent communication skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to articulate and convey concepts clearly and compellingly.
• Keen eye for design with a strong passion for marketing and advertising.
• Collaborative team player willing to contribute across all aspects of the business.
• Prepared to work closely with other creative professionals sharing ideas insights and observations on marketing design and branding.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity / expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or veteran status.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Contract

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Experience

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Vacancy

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