Senior Designer (PKF SA)

PKF Octagon; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Johannesburg is seeking a highly experienced Senior Designer to elevate its visual identity. This fast-paced role requires a skilled designer with over 7 years of experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. The candidate will manage multiple projects, ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with brand guidelines, and lead the design for various campaigns and marketing materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in design, ideally in professional services.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality designs under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and production of high-quality visual content for various platforms.
• Ensure all designs are consistent with the firm’s brand identity.
• Create and design visually compelling emails within email marketing systems.

Skills

Exceptional design skills

Strong portfolio

Collaboration and communication

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Experience with motion graphics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

7+ years’ experience in design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Designer to join our creative team at head office. This role demands an exceptional designer who thrives under pressure, delivers rapid turnaround without compromising quality, and has a proven track record of working with large, reputable brands. The Senior Designer will play a key role in elevating the firm’s visual identity across all channels, campaigns, and offices.

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role suited to a highly skilled professional who combines creativity, precision, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Design & Production

• Lead the design and production of high-quality visual content for campaigns, presentations, digital platforms, and marketing materials.
• Maintain the highest standard of design excellence across all outputs, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
• Work under tight deadlines without compromising quality, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Innovate and push creative boundaries while maintaining brand consistency.

Brand & Visual Identity

• Ensure all designs are consistent with the firm’s brand identity, tone, and positioning.
• Collaborate with the Senior Marketing Manager to adapt global or national campaigns for local office use.
• Maintain templates, visual assets, and style guides for regional offices to ensure consistency.

Digital & Email Marketing

• Create and design visually compelling emails within email marketing systems.
• Update and maintain design content in Canva, and create high-quality layouts in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
• Ensure designs are optimized for digital channels while maintaining professional quality and brand consistency.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with marketing, communications, and digital teams to translate strategy into compelling visuals.
• Provide guidance and support to junior designers or interns where applicable.
• Collaborate with external agencies and vendors as needed to maintain quality and efficiency.

Digital & Print Expertise

• Design visuals for both digital (web, social media, email campaigns) and print (brochures, branding, reports, signage, presentations).
• Ensure all outputs are polished, professional, and consistent with the firm’s brand.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends, tools, and emerging technologies.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional design skills with a strong portfolio demonstrating work for large, reputable brands.
• Ability to produce top-quality work quickly under pressure.
• Deep understanding of typography, colour theory, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, able to receive and act on feedback quickly.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Canva, and email marketing platforms.
• Experience with motion graphics or interactive media is a plus.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in design, ideally in professional services, corporate, or high-profile brand environments.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality designs under tight deadlines.
• Experience working on large-scale campaigns and with multiple stakeholders.

Success Indicators

• High-quality, visually striking design outputs delivered on time and within briefs.
• Strong alignment with the firm’s brand identity across all materials and platforms.
• Positive feedback from internal teams, leadership, and external partners.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations while maintaining creativity and precision.
• Competence in designing emails, updating Canva, and producing InDesign/Illustrator layouts efficiently.