Senior Graphic Designer

HelloKindred; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to create visually compelling designs for various media. The ideal candidate will have 5-9 years of experience in design, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong portfolio demonstrating skills in both digital and print. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple projects. This role offers the flexibility of working onsite, remotely, or in a hybrid capacity.

Qualifications

• 5 - 9 years’ professional design experience, preferably in a corporate or agency environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects and proficiency in both digital and print media.
• Experience using AI for content and creative generation.

Responsibilities

• Create visually appealing graphics for digital and print media.
• Ensure all designs align with the company’s brand guidelines.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Express

Adobe Workfront

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 12 months with potential to extend.

We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to be responsible for creating visually compelling designs that effectively communicate the company’s brand message and support marketing and communication initiatives. This role requires a strong creative vision, exceptional design skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams to produce high-quality visual content.

This position will operate within our Client's open and collaborative creative culture. This means all creative is shared early and often with the multi-disciplinary creative community. This will help ensure alignment and consistent evolution of our brand and holistic customer experiences.

What you will do

• Create visually appealing graphics for digital and print media, including brochures, reports, presentations, social media posts, email templates, infographics, and website elements.
• Ensure all designs align with the company’s brand guidelines and maintain a consistent look and feel across all marketing materials.
• Develop innovative design concepts and layouts that effectively convey complex information in a clear and engaging manner.
• Work closely with marketing, communications, product, and other internal teams to understand project requirements and deliver creative solutions that meet their needs.
• Collaborate with copywriters, marketing managers, and other stakeholders to create cohesive and impactful visual content.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to enhance marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
• Maintain organized files and records of all design projects, including source files, drafts, and final versions.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders to provide updates on progress and address any issues or feedback.
• Uphold the company’s brand standards and guidelines, ensuring all visual content is consistent and on-brand.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the visual identity and improve the overall aesthetic of marketing materials.
• Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve design skills and bring fresh ideas to the team.
• Experiment with new design techniques and technologies to create innovative and cutting-edge visuals.

Qualifications

• 5 - 9 years’ professional design experience, preferably in a corporate or agency environment.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Express (required).
• Experience with Adobe Workfront (strongly preferred).
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects and proficiency in both digital and print media.
• Experience working within and contributing to a Brand Design System.
• Excellent understanding of typography, colour theory, and layout principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics and visual composition.
• Experience using AI for content and creative generation.
• Ability to take constructive feedback and iterate designs based on input from stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.

Additional Information

Please submit a relevant portfolio and/or a link to your portfolio along with your application/resume.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.