Senior Designer

Publicis Groupe; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Africa is seeking a Senior Designer in Johannesburg to lead high‑impact design across digital, print, social and multimedia. You will collaborate with the Creative Director and a talented team to deliver cohesive, on‑brand concepts that elevate client campaigns.

The role demands a strong portfolio, expert Adobe Creative Cloud skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with rigor while staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior designer role within an ad agency or creative environment.
• Strong portfolio across digital, print, social and multimedia.
• Excellent design, communication and collaborative skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and related tools.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Passion for innovation and staying current with industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with art and creative directors to develop platform-fit concepts.
• Translate requirements into visually striking, brand-consistent designs.
• Produce designs and storyboards for digital, print, social and multimedia.
• Self-manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities.
• Stay current with industry trends and apply new techniques.
• Review work and ensure brand standards and quality.

Skills

Senior designer experience

Strong portfolio

Excellent design and collaboration

Organization and project management

Innovation and trends awareness

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Company description

Within Publicis Groupe’s Intelligent Creativity business, we specialize in bringing creative ideas to life, and to consumers. By combining 100 years of craft excellence with 6,000 experts across 52 locations of the world’s biggest studio network, we leverage the industry’s richest data, through the power of agentic AI, to radically redefine content production with Intelligent Content. We intuitively deliver this through Marcel Make, the world’s first Intelligent Content agent.

The result? Predictively performing content that unlocks business growth in unprecedented ways. No more guesswork. No more waste.

Just content that works, working a lot harder.

Overview

Title: Senior Designer

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Reporting to: Creative Director

The role will collaborate closely with the Creative Director to develop and execute creative projects across a range of platforms. This role is crucial in producing high-quality and cohesive design work that adheres to brand standards. The successful candidate will work with a talented team of designers, multimedia editors and writers, contributing to a creative environment that emphasizes innovation, craft excellence and impactful visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

CREATIVE COLLABORATION:

• Work in partnership with the Art Directors & Creative Directors to develop and execute creative concepts that are fit-for-platform.
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, editors and other team members to ensure cohesive and high-quality deliverables.

ART DIRECTION:

• Reporting to the Creative Director, you will translate creative requirements into visually striking and brand-consistent design solutions.
• Support the Art Director & Creative Director in developing creative assets that align with the client's and global lead agency’s vision and objectives.
• Translate Globally developed campaigns into market relevant executions

DESIGN EXECUTION:

• Produce compelling designs and storyboards for a variety of media, including digital, print, social and multimedia.
• Ensure all creative work is executed on-brand and to the high standards expected by Publicis Production.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Self-manage multiple projects, timelines and priorities efficiently.
• Liaise with the Art Director to present design solutions, gather feedback and make necessary adjustments on projects.

INNOVATION AND TRENDS:

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new techniques and ideas into projects.
• Contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration and innovation within the team.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

• Review, receive and implement feedback from the Art Director on projects to maintain quality and consistency.
• Ensure final creative products meet client expectations and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior designer or similar design role within an advertising agency or creative environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in digital, print, social and multimedia design.
• Excellent design, communication and collaborative skills.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant creative tools and software, including Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for innovation, craft excellence and staying current with industry trends.

Skills

• This role requires a strong conceptual thinker with the ability to translate creative direction into compelling design solutions while balancing client needs and brand objectives.
• The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail, strong craft skills and a passion for creative excellence.
• Flexibility and adaptability are crucial, as the Senior Designer will navigate multiple projects, evolving briefs and dynamic market conditions.

Additional information

Publicis Groupe Africa is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to candidates from designated groups.