Senior Graphic Designer

Humankind Global Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join their team. In this role, you'll take ownership of diverse design projects, primarily focusing on digital media. Candidates must have advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong background in video production. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and contribute to clients’ marketing strategies. Applications are encouraged from motivated creatives ready to excel.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
• Experience with video production is highly regarded.
• Familiarity with AI-powered tools is a plus.
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to quality is necessary.
• Must communicate ideas effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design projects for various campaigns.
• Analyze briefs and deliver creative concepts and designs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, XD)

Video production and editing

AI-powered creative tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, Runway, Midjourney)

Strong strategic thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

University/College diploma or degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

Marketing Agency Cape Town The Graphic Designer will be joining an International Digital Marketing agency who operate with a range of Global clients.

You would be working across a range of creative collateral, predominantly digital and online media.

With a small team based in Cape Town but a larger team across other geographies, you would be collaborative in your approach. Reporting in the Head of Creative Services, the Senior Graphic Designer will take ownership of projects and be responsible for the concepts, execution, and production of all campaign work assigned to your portfolio. Handle a full range of concurrent design projects across digital, video, and motion media. Analyze all briefs – deliver concepts / designs that meet the communication objective on a business level and design excellence on a creative level. Place a particular emphasis on conversion-based design across multimedia formats. Actively partake in conversations surrounding the needs of the client and contribute to strategy through the lens of design and storytelling. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to deliver compelling multimedia content.

Qualifications

Optional but highly regarded to possess:

• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and XD.
• Proven experience with video production, including editing, motion graphics, sound, and storytelling for digital platforms.
• Familiarity and hands‑on experience with AI‑powered creative tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, Runway, Midjourney, DALL
  • E, Synthesia, etc.).
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency, commitment to quality, and the ability to consistently think at a strategic level to maximize the conversion level of digital and multimedia assets.
• Previous experience in an ad agency, design studio, or similar fast‑paced creative environment.
• University / College diploma or degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Multimedia Production, or a related creative field.
• Excellent English communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate ideas, concepts, and challenges.
• Positive, high energy, and motivated to learn and push boundaries.
• Deep understanding of the current competitive marketplace, design / media trends, and the ability to apply this knowledge to strong creative solutions.
• Maximum attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced creative environment.

This is an active requirement, they're looking for a highly talented creative who's looking for an opportunity in an established agency with a new team, genuine opportunity to grow and develop further. If this sounds like the ideal role then apply with an up to date CV and portfolio of work ASAP. Dave