Senior Digital & Multimedia Designer

Flint Studio; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic digital design agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Digital Designer. In this role, you will lead design projects, mentor a team of designers, and collaborate with strategists and developers to deliver high-impact digital experiences. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of agency experience, advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong understanding of user-centered design principles. This is a full-time position with no remote work options.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Vibrant and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of agency experience in a leadership position.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• In-depth understanding of usability and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design direction on projects from concept to final delivery.
• Mentor junior/mid designers providing guidance and constructive feedback.
• Develop and maintain design systems, templates, and brand guidelines.

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite

UI design

User-centered design

Collaboration

Creative thinking

Education

Degree or Diploma in relevant qualification

Tools

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Are you a pixel‑perfectionist with a passion for all things digital

Do you dream in layouts, scroll through fonts for fun and believe a single animation can say more than a paragraph

If yesread on!

We are looking for a Senior Digital Designer who brings advanced design expertise, leadership and a strong sense of innovation to our team. This role goes beyond execution – you will lead the mid‑and junior‑level designers collaborating closely with strategists and developers to deliver high‑impact digital experiences across multiple platforms. You will play a key role in shaping the design function guiding the design team while maintaining excellence in creative output.

If you think you have the skills and experience please apply and share your portfolio and CV.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the design direction on projects from concept to final delivery.
• Create high‑quality digital assets for web, social, campaigns, presentations and more.
• Collaborate with strategists, copywriters and developers to deliver cohesive creative work.
• Mentor junior / mid designers providing guidance and constructive feedback.
• Develop and maintain design systems, templates and brand guidelines.
• Explore and experiment with Canva and AI‑powered tools (e.g. Midjourney, Adobe Firefly) to enhance efficiency and innovation.
• Balance hands‑on design work with providing creative direction and input.

Essential Job Functions

Strategic and Leadership

• Lead and contribute to creative direction: shaping the vision for internal and client projects facilitating ideation workshops and design sprints and ensuring innovative user‑centered solutions that align with business goals, brand identity and industry standards.
• Define drive and maintain agency‑wide design standards ensuring consistency and excellence across all projects.
• Translate insights into impact: turn positioning research and marketing strategies into effective innovative design solutions.
• Apply design thinking: make informed decisions that balance creativity, functionality and business needs creating designs that resonate with target audiences.
• Champion user‑centred design: ensure all work reflects user experience, usability and design best practices to deliver intuitive, impactful outcomes.
• Act as a thought leader: stay ahead of emerging design / tech trends and embed them into the agency’s creative culture.
• Drive research and innovation: integrate new technologies and industry best practices to maintain a competitive edge.
• Provide leadership and mentorship: coach mid‑ and junior‑level designers offering constructive critique, actionable feedback and guidance to foster growth and creativity.
• Lead and participate in design reviews: promote a culture of constructive feedback and continuous improvement.
• Ensure quality assurance: oversee checks on deliverables to guarantee accuracy, consistency and excellence.
• Refine and improve processes: evaluate and evolve design workflows to enhance team efficiency, scalability and timely delivery of high‑quality projects.
• Partner with leadership and client teams: influence design strategy and business‑level creative decisions.

Day‑to‑day

• Conduct industry competitor and brand research and gather inspiration for Flint and for clients design requirements.
• Liaise and collaborate with project / account managers on design briefs.
• Attend project kick‑off briefings and set creative direction for projects.
• Lead & contribute to brainstorm sessions and guide the creative process.
• Leverage AI design tools for ideation workflow and innovation.
• Create high‑quality digital assets for web campaigns, presentations, and social.
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines, design systems and reusable templates.

Web & App Related

• Produce and oversee sketches, wireframes, sitemaps, user journeys and interactive prototypes for web and app experiences.
• Direct and create moodboards, UI kits and mock‑ups that align with project goals and brand standards.
• Deliver high‑quality visual assets for websites, web apps and mobile apps including banners, in‑content imagery and product visuals.
• Incorporate interactivity, animations and transitions to improve engagement.
• Ensure designs are optimized for performance, usability and accessibility.

Inbound Marketing

• Oversee creative direction and produce assets for social media ads and email campaigns across internal and client projects that adhere to best practices and brand guidelines.
• Lead the creation of high‑value content including infographics, ebooks and interactive publications.

Animation / Motion Graphic (Optional)

• Lead creation of visual references for animation projects aligned with requirements and strategy.
• Oversee storyboard design to reflect scripts and project goals.

Required Technical Skills

Expect interface patterns, user journeys, personas, wireframes and prototypes etc.

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign etc.
• Advanced experience with scalable UI systems, component libraries and prototypes.
• Advanced experience with Figma for UI design.
• In‑depth understanding of design principles and fundamentals (layout, composition, visual hierarchy, typography, color and aesthetics etc.).
• In‑depth understanding of the digital landscape including inbound marketing, social media, responsive web design and campaigns.
• Creative & conceptual thinker, innovative problem solving with strategic application of design.
• Proficient in AI‑powered design and generative tools to enhance workflow and creativity.
• Thorough understanding of usability and user experience – user‑centered design.
• Exceptional eye for detail, aesthetics and creating visually appealing content that resonates with users.
• Able to clearly present and explain design ideas to clients, leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to mentor, guide and inspire junior and mid‑level designers establishing design standards and best practices.
• Experienced in creating reusable templates and efficient workflows that ensure consistency and high‑quality delivery.

Additional Information

Bonus Points For :

• Motion graphics or animation skills
• UX design experience for websites or apps

Qualifications :

Experience : Senior (min 5–7 years) agency experience in leadership position a strong plus

Education : Degree or Diploma / relevant qualification

Why You’ll Love Working with Us :

• A vibrant and supportive team that values creativity and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a fast‑paced industry.
• The chance to work with a diverse range of clients and exciting projects.

How to Apply :

Please respond by uploading or sending your full updated CV and summary of your past projects completed.

Short‑listed candidates must be available for an interview process online and in‑person at our Bryanston offices.

No telephonic enquiries please.

If you do not receive a response to your e‑mailed CV within fifteen working days of sending it please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please do not respond to this ad if you do not match all the criteria for this position.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full‑time

Key Skills

Graphic Design, CSS, HTML5, Adobe Creative Suite, FPGA, Digital design, Web Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Responsive Web Design, Sketch, Adobe Indesign

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1