Senior Graphic Designer

Ace Staffing; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design agency is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to enhance their visual identity across various platforms. Candidates should possess over 5 years of experience, demonstrating strong skills in branding and a robust portfolio. The role involves creating compelling designs for digital and print, collaborating with marketing teams, and maintaining brand asset libraries. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential, along with strong attention to detail and communication skills. This position is based in Umhlanga, onsite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in graphic design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating branding work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the visual brand identity.
• Create designs for digital and print platforms.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on campaigns.

Skills

Graphic design

Brand identity

Communication skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

After Effects

Job description

Senior Graphic Designer

Location: On site in Umhlanga

Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Graphic Designer to play a key role in shaping and elevating our brands visual identity. This role is ideal for someone who can take conceptual ideas and translate them into compelling visual assets across digital, social, and print platforms. You will collaborate closely with the marketing team to develop high-impact design solutions that support strategic campaigns and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Visual Identity

Lead and evolve the organisations visual brand identity across all touchpoints.

Ensure design consistency and brand integrity across all internal and external communications.

Collaborate with the marketing team to align visual output with campaign objectives and brand strategy.

Graphic Design

Create engaging and high-quality designs for multiple channels, including social media, website, digital advertising, in-store / retail promotions, and print.

Ensure all creative assets are on-brand, visually strong, and aligned with project requirements.

Campaign Design

Work closely with marketing on concept development and execution for promotional campaigns and events.

Develop creative concepts that resonate with target audiences and amplify campaign goals.

Illustration & Animation

Produce original illustrations and simple animations / motion graphics to enhance digital content.

Keep up to date with current design trends and integrate fresh ideas into your work.

Branded Asset Management

Update, refresh, and maintain branded asset libraries including logo suites, iconography, typography systems, and templates.

Ensure brand assets are easily accessible and standardised for cross-functional teams.

Requirements

5+ years experience in graphic design, preferably in a branding or marketing-focused environment.

Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, brand identity work, campaign design, and multi-channel outputs.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Motion graphics / animation experience (After Effects, etc.) is an advantage.

Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.