Senior Graphic Designer

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

SavageOne Pty Ltd in Cape Town is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Graphic Designer to lead design projects and elevate our brands' visual presence. You will mentor junior designers, collaborate with marketing, product, and development teams, and ensure brand consistency across digital and print assets, campaigns, and websites.

The role demands a strong eye for detail, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while delivering

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in an agency or corporate setting.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with Figma or Sketch.
• Strong conceptual, typography, layout, and branding skills.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior designers.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and execute high-quality visual content across digital and print media, including branding, marketing campaigns, social media, presentations, and website assets.
• Lead and oversee design projects from initial concept to final production, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and business objectives.
• Provide creative direction, feedback, and mentorship to junior designers and team members.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and development teams to create visually compelling campaigns and user experiences.
• Ensure brand consistency and maintain a strong design identity across all touchpoints.
• Research industry trends and emerging design techniques to keep the brand innovative and fresh.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Work closely with external vendors, printers, and agencies to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Typography

Branding

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

UI/UX basics

Motion graphics

Video editing

Education

Degree or diploma in Graphic Design or Visual Communication

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Figma

Sketch

Job description

We are looking for a highly creative and experienced Senior Graphic Designer to lead design projects and elevate our brands visual presence. This role requires a strong eye for detail, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring consistency and high-quality execution across all platforms. As a senior designer, you will also mentor junior designers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design, and execute high-quality visual content across digital and print media, including branding, marketing campaigns, social media, presentations, and website assets.
• Lead and oversee design projects from initial concept to final production, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and business objectives.
• Provide creative direction, feedback, and mentorship to junior designers and team members.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and development teams to create visually compelling campaigns and user experiences.
• Ensure brand consistency and maintain a strong design identity across all touchpoints.
• Research industry trends and emerging design techniques to keep the brand innovative and fresh.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Work closely with external vendors, printers, and agencies to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in graphic design, preferably in an agency or corporate setting.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with design tools like Figma or Sketch.
• Skills:
  • Strong conceptual and strategic thinking with the ability to translate ideas into compelling visuals.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, typography, layout, and branding principles.
  • Ability to take creative ownership and work independently while collaborating effectively with teams.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience mentoring junior designers.
  • Basic knowledge of UI/UX principles is a plus.
  • Motion graphics, video editing, and animation skills (preferred but not required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing for digital marketing, social media and web
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS (a plus but not mandatory).
• Experience in print production and packaging design.