Senior Designer

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 962,000 - 1,301,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentsu Creative in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Designer to lead complex creative projects, ensuring brand identity consistency across print and digital outputs. You will support the art director on editorial work, establish visual approaches for campaigns, and mentor junior designers to raise the overall creative bar.

The role emphasizes cross-platform storytelling, high-quality outputs, and the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level design degree or diploma.
• 5–7 years as a designer.
• Strong editorial versatility and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Guard the brand's visual identity across print and digital assets.
• Support the art director with editorial design across projects.
• Establish visual approaches for brands, campaigns and special projects.
• Identify opportunities for content work with guidance from the art director.
• Present concepts to internal teams and clients.
• Review and mentor junior/mid designers.
• Drive innovation in design and storytelling.
• Ensure quality and consistency of outputs.

Skills

Creative direction

Mentorship

Editorial design

Multi-platform

Education

Degree or diploma in graphic design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

## Senior DesignerApply: Cape Town: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 18, 2026 (6 days left to apply): R1131434The Senior Designer leads the execution of complex creative projects across brands and platforms. They provide creative direction, elevate design quality, mentor team members and ensure all outputs achieve a high standard of creative excellence. Please note: Although this role might be posted as permanent, we are looking for someone who is open to freelance or fixed-term employment. Nature of employment subject to change based on business needs.**Job Description:****Key responsibilities:*** Be the guardian for the brand's visual brand identity, ensuring alignment and consistency in look and feel across all print assets and overall adherence to brand guidelines, updating and evolving where relevant.* Support the art director with creative development on all editorial projects.* Establish visual approaches for brands, campaigns and special projects.* Proactively identifies opportunities for content work to be performed for clients, with guidance from art director.* Present creative concepts internally and to clients.* Review and provide feedback on work produced by junior and mid-level designers.* Mentor and coach developing talent.* Drive innovation across design, digital content and storytelling.* Ensure quality control and consistency across outputs.**Qualifications & Experience*** Degree or diploma in graphic design or a related field.* Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience as a designer.**Skills & Competencies*** Knowledge of and enthusiasm for sports, fashion, beauty/grooming, lifestyle and pop culture.* High level of creativity and editorial versatility.* Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.* Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.* Willingness to assist colleagues and contribute to team success.**Location:**Cape Town**Brand:**Dentsu Creative**Time Type:**Full time**Contract Type:**Permanent