Senior Designer / Junior Art Director

Motsepe Advertising; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic creative agency in Germiston is seeking a Senior Designer / Junior Art Director with 4-7 years of experience. The ideal candidate should possess a strong portfolio and a proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This role involves translating creative briefs into compelling visual solutions, managing multiple projects, and contributing proactively to design strategies. Applications must include a CV and portfolio, with a note that a screening assessment is part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience as a midweight designer ready for art direction responsibility.
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and clean execution.
• Proficient in digital-first design and social formats.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative briefs into visual solutions.
• Develop layouts and key visuals across digital and social platforms.
• Support creative concepts with copywriters and strategists.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Precision design

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Designer / Junior Art Director who can think conceptually, design with precision, and deliver work that performs in the real world. This role sits at the intersection of craft, idea, and execution. You will be expected to take ownership of visual outputs from brief to final delivery, contribute meaningfully to creative thinking, and uphold a high standard of design quality across multiple brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate creative briefs into clear, compelling visual solutions
• Develop layouts, key visuals, and content across digital, social, and campaign work
• Support creative concepts alongside copywriters and strategists
• Ensure all work is accurate, polished, and on brand before submission
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality
• Take increasing ownership of creative direction as confidence and performance grow

What we’re looking for

• 4–7 years’ experience as a strong midweight ready for AD responsibility
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and clean execution
• High level of proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Solid understanding of digital-first design and social formats
• Excellent attention to detail and self‑QA discipline
• Ability to work independently and take accountability for output

Nice to have

• Art direction exposure or leadership on shoots / campaigns
• Motion, video, or AI-assisted design experience
• Experience in FMCG, lifestyle, B2B or fast‑paced agency environments

What success looks like in this role

• Work consistently requires minimal correction
• Designs are not only visually strong but strategically sound
• You contribute ideas proactively, not only when asked
• You are trusted with bigger briefs and greater responsibility over time

Important application note

NB : A screening assessment will be sent to shortlisted candidates as part of the selection process. Completion of this assessment is mandatory and will take place before interviews are scheduled.

How to apply

Submit your CV and portfolio[[[e-mail]]] Candidates who wish to stand out may include a short video or visual explaining how they think, not only what they’ve produced.