Senior Designer

Roering Creative Kin (Rck); Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Gauteng is seeking a talented Senior Designer to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality visual solutions and collaborating with various team members. Applicants should have extensive experience in design and a solid understanding of branding principles. This role offers a hybrid work model with part-time remote flexibility. Competitive candidates will be assessed through a skills-based case study.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Senior or Lead Design role within an agency or creative studio environment.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design tools.
• Excellent understanding of brand CI and visual communication principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Strong conceptual and critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce creative, high-quality visual solutions that communicate clear client messages.
• Work collaboratively with Account Managers, Lead Designers, and Senior Art Directors.
• Ensure all design outputs align with brand CI and meet technical production requirements.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently, meeting agreed deadlines.
• Support junior designers through mentoring and skills transfer.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Creativity

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Job description

About the RoleWe are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Designer to join our creative team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality, on-brand creative solutions that meet client objectives and uphold design excellence across all touchpoints. This role requires a balance of creativity, attention to detail, and strong collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce creative, high-quality visual solutions that communicate clear client messages.
• Work collaboratively with Account Managers, Lead Designers, and Senior Art Directors.
• Ensure all design outputs align with brand CI and meet technical production requirements (print and digital).
• Assess briefs for clarity, feasibility, and completeness before commencing work.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently, meeting agreed deadlines and maintaining creative standards.
• Apply research and critical thinking to add value to each brief.
• Keep up to date with design programs, digital trends, and emerging creative tools.
• Support junior designers through mentoring and skills transfer.
• Follow studio systems, approval processes, and maintain accurate timesheets.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar Senior or Lead Design role within an agency or creative studio environment.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant design tools.
• Excellent understanding of brand CI and visual communication principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Strong conceptual and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Additional DetailsHybrid work model : 3 days in-office, 2 days remote. Assessment : Shortlisted candidates will be given a skills-based case study, and we will pay for your time to complete it.