Senior Digital Designer

OLIVER+; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in South Africa is seeking a Senior Digital Designer to take ownership of projects from brief to delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite and a passion for AR/VR innovations. This role requires 3+ years of experience in digital design, with an ability to create engaging content and collaborate across teams. The position offers a unique opportunity for creativity and design excellence while working in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in digital and print design.
• Ability to conceptualize AR/VR innovations.
• Fluency in English is mandatory, other languages desired.
• Define aesthetics while following brand guidelines and emerging trends.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects.
• 3+ years in digital and print design, preferably FMCG/lifestyle/beverage.
• Design digital content for POS, venue branding, and activation assets.
• Conceptualize AR/VR innovations with media strategy and e-commerce support.
• Incorporate GenAI tools to enhance creative workflows.
• Fluency in English mandatory; other languages desirable.
• Portfolio across digital and print; assist account management and offline briefs.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from brief to delivery with client communication.
• Define project aesthetics within brand guidelines.
• Create engaging social media visuals and animated content.
• Produce 2D motion graphics with strong animation workflows.
• Design web banners, emails, and page layouts.
• Collaborate with media teams and manage partner relationships.
• Showcase consumer goods or beverage sector experience in portfolio.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Motion design skills

Digital design skills

Strong UX/UI design thinking

AR/VR conceptualization

Fluency in English

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

After Effects

After Effects

Job description

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Senior Digital Designer – Immediate start for 1 month

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WHAT IS REQUIRED:

• Take complete ownership of projects from brief to delivery, including direct client communication, presentations, and collaborative work across teams for ideation, creation, and implementation.
• Demonstrate expertise in conceptualization, graphic design, illustration, typography, and strong UX/UI design thinking for web, digital, e-commerce, and social advertising.
• Define project aesthetics while implementing existing brand guidelines and staying current with emerging digital trends.
• Possesses strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with hands‑on experience in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Possess 3+ years of experience in digital and print design, preferably in FMCG, lifestyle, or beverage sectors.
• Demonstrate proficiency in designing digital content for on‑trade and off‑trade environments, including POS materials, venue branding, and activation assets tailored for online platforms and interactive experiences.
• Ability to conceptualize and execute AR/VR innovations, with knowledge of media strategy and e‑commerce campaign support.
• Demonstrate understanding and enthusiasm for incorporating AI tools to enhance creative workflows and outputs.
• Maintain excellent communication and collaboration skills while engaging with the wider digital creative community. Fluency in English mandatory, fluency in other languages desired.
• Present a diverse portfolio showcasing creative work across digital and print platforms, with ability to assist account management and design teams with offline briefs as needed.

WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE:

• Highly creative with excellent digital design skills and ability to produce design collateral within brand guidelines and agreed timescales.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of typography, layout, colour, and grid structures while staying aware of emerging digital design trends.
• Developing engaging social media visuals and animated content that drive online interaction.
• Exceptional motion design skills with a proven ability to create engaging and visually compelling content.
• Proficient in Adobe After Effects and related motion design software, with a strong understanding of animation workflows and visual effects.
• Deep passion for 2D motion graphics, capable of animating across diverse styles and techniques to deliver engaging visual narratives.
• Possess working knowledge of web page design, banner creation, email design, and social media asset creation.
• Show aptitude for learning new software efficiently, with good knowledge of digital processes to deliver quality solutions.
• Passionate about using GenAI tools to fuse human creativity with AI efficiency, enhancing design workflows and outcomes.
• Confident and articulate in sharing ideas and opinions both internally and with clients.
• Ability to conceptualise and produce visibility materials that enhance brand presence in physical spaces.
• Experience collaborating with media teams to craft and execute strategies, manage partner relationships, and drive innovation.
• Portfolio showcasing digital work, preferably with experience in consumer goods, luxury, or drinks & beverages sectors.

5-7 years of relevant experience in:

• Digital
• Motion Graphics
• Web Design
• UX-UI
• AR/ARNR
• Production

Please apply via this link: https://airtable.com/app25ovlr7Ds6IDt7/pag1YlmHyNATnJrLm/form

Our Values

• Ambitious to succeed
• Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
• Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
• always learning and listening to understand
• results-focused to exceed expectations
• actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients, and creations

OLIVER+, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER+ has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science‑based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.