Senior Graphic Designer

Mr Price Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in KwaZulu-Natal seeks an experienced Senior Designer to join their creative team. The candidate will interpret briefs and develop strategic creative campaigns, ensuring high-quality designs for various media. Applicants should have extensive experience in graphic design, art direction, and team mentorship, with a portfolio showcasing their expertise. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and is skilled in Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of graphic design experience.
• 2-3 years of Art Direction experience.
• 1-2 years of management experience.
• Portfolio demonstrating design expertise.

Responsibilities

• Translate briefs and strategic requirements into compelling creative solutions.
• Conceptualize strategic campaigns and projects across design platforms.
• Oversee and guide mid designers on creative output.
• Compile presentations to interpret creative ideas.
• Direct photographers and models during shoots.

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Art Direction

Communication Skills

Team Mentoring

Fashion or Retail Campaign Experience

Multitasking

Figma Knowledge

Current Design Trends Insight

Education

Graphic Design Qualification

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Designer to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will excel at interpreting briefs, conceptualizing strategic creative campaigns, and producing high-quality designs for both print and digital media in line with our marketing objectives.

Responsibilities

Marketing Design

• Translate briefs and strategic requirements into compelling creative solutions that connect with the target audience in a meaningful way.
• Conceptualize strategic campaigns and projects across design platforms.
• Create mock-ups that show clear execution of design ideas.
• Work with a Copywriter to generate ideas.
• Work with Video team to generate concepts for online/social ideas and possibly tv campaigns
• Design for print, digital, social platforms, activations, events or any platform that the creative campaign covers.
• Prepare final artwork and liaise with the Re-production department on quality control and Brand specs.
• Potential to be required to art direct on photoshoots on some campaigns.
• Continuous brainstorming and proactive research into design methodology and application.
• Assist Art Direction Leads with overall strategic direction for upcoming seasons.

Team Leadership/Support

• Overseeing and guiding mid designers to ensure their creative output aligns with the briefs.
• Mentoring and encouraging growth to junior and mid designers and members of the team.
• Providing feedback to designers on creative concepts to coach and guide their creative output.
• Attend and participate in concept brainstorms and work collaboratively with the team to develop differentiated creative campaigns.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Presentations/Meetings

• Compile presentations that clearly interpret your intentions and creative ideas.
• Presentation skills and effective communication skills to present creative work to Brand teams and key stakeholders.
• Attend and participate in concept and production meetings.

Shoots

• Attend shoots relevant to specific campaigns when required.
• Direct photographers and models on shoot according to approved campaign mood boards and elements required.

Qualifications

• Graphic Design qualification
• 6-7 years of graphic design experience
• Fashion or retail campaign experience OR fast-paced agency experience
• Omnichannel experience in retail preferred
• 2-3 years of Art direction experience
• 1-2 years of management experience
• Portfolio demonstrating design expertise.

Print design; web/digital/social/interactive design; creative developmental process; conceptualize strategic campaigns; Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; AfterEffects); Figma knowledge advantageous; insight into current design trends; brand awareness; communication skills; team mentoring; assist with art direction on photoshoots; multitasking and prioritizing workload.

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.