Senior Designer / Team Lead

Clarion Events Ltd; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment (3 days in the

Medical aid contribution

Job summary

Clarion Events Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Designer / Team Lead to join the in-house design team. This full-time hybrid role combines hands-on graphic and brand-led design with day-to-day leadership of the team.

You will work closely with the Art Director to ensure high-quality output, mentor designers, manage workflows, and maintain brand consistency across digital and print assets in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in graphic or multimedia design.
• Agency experience is essential.
• Proven experience guiding, mentoring or leading other designers.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to give clear feedback to the team and keep multiple stakeholders informed.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines across a team.
• Calm and resilient under pressure, comfortable handling frequent revisions and changing priorities.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, layout and brand consistency.
• Ability to prepare production-ready files and deliver assets accurately.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house design team and ensure the whole team works to the same standard.
• Manage team workflow: assign tasks, prioritise work and balance workloads.
• Carry out the first round of quality checks on all work, giving clear and constructive feedback.
• Guide, mentor and support designers to improve their craft.
• Keep deadlines on track in a high-volume environment with frequent revisions.
• Act as main point of contact between design team and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Agency experience

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Typography

Brand consistency

Mac systems

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Canva

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

After Effects

Premiere Pro

WordPress (Divi)

Canva

Monday.com

Job description

Clarion Events is the world’s largest privately owned event and exhibition organisers, known for our innovative approach, market-leading brands and digital products.

We create exceptional events and platforms that connect communities and drive business growth for our clients and partners. At the same time, we are committed to building a workplace where talented people can grow, collaborate and do their best work.

Our passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences and long-term value is what sets us apart.

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Designer / Team Lead to join our in-house design team in Cape Town .

This full-time hybrid role combines hands-on, graphic and brand-led design with day-to-day leadership of the team. You will work closely with the Art Director and make sure every member of the team delivers to the same high standard, on brief and on time.

Your main responsibility will be the creation and delivery of a range of cross-platform digital and print artwork adhering to brand guidelines. You will also lead the team’s workflow: assigning and prioritising tasks and carrying out first-round quality checks on all work before it goes for final approval. During your probation period you will assist with managing the team, taking on full management as you settle into the role. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator and a calm, organised leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and frequent revisions.

Minimum experience required: 5+ years in a graphic or multimedia design role, including agency experience and experience guiding or leading other designers.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Artwork

• Produce high-quality artwork across digital, social, web and print, from concept through to final delivery, taking art direction and working within brand guidelines.
• Interpret creative briefs and translate them into compelling visual content aligned with established brand identities.
• Ensure a clear understanding of project requirements before work begins.
• Collaborate with marketing, content and event teams across multiple international offices.
• Prepare and deliver final assets in the correct formats for digital, social, web and print platforms.
• Stay up to date with emerging design trends and share them with the team.
• Lead the in-house design team and ensure the whole team works to the same standard.
• Manage team workflow: assign tasks, prioritise work and balance workloads across the team.
• Carry out the first round of quality checks on all work, giving clear and constructive feedback before it goes for final approval.
• Guide, mentor and support designers, helping them improve their craft and work with confidence.
• Keep deadlines on track in a high-volume environment with frequent reverts and changes.
• Act as the main point of contact between the design team and internal stakeholders, keeping everyone informed on progress, changes and priorities.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in graphic or multimedia design
• Agency experience is essential
• Proven experience guiding, mentoring or leading other designers
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to give clear feedback to the team and keep multiple stakeholders informed
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines across a team
• Calm and resilient under pressure, comfortable handling frequent revisions and changing priorities
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, layout and brand consistency
• Ability to prepare production-ready files and deliver assets accurately
• High attention to detail, with a sharp eye for quality control
• Comfortable working on Apple Mac systems
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and PDF workflows

Advantageous

• Experience in the events, exhibitions or conference industry
• Project management platforms such as Monday.com
• WordPress page builders such as Divi
• Working knowledge of After Effects and Premiere Pro
• Basic UI/UX principles
• Experience using Canva
• Hybrid work environment (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
• Company contribution to selected Medical Aid

Energy Council - https://energycouncil.com

Phacilitate - https://www.phacilitate.com

Applicants must include a portfolio link demonstrating relevant design work. This should include examples of:

• Brand and graphic design work across print and digital platforms
• Event, conference or marketing collateral
• Social media and digital marketing assets
• Any motion graphics or video work (a bonus, not essential)

Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

• Should you not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application for this specific role unsuccessful.