Senior Graphic Designer

HelloKindred; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

HelloKindred, a leading staffing partner for marketing, creative and technology roles, is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join our client’s Marketing Global Operations team. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the business to deliver brand-consistent print and digital design, web visuals, infographics, and templated PDFs.

You will leverage Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, creating content for campaigns across media platforms while maintaining strict quality control and timelines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant design experience with a portfolio.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Strong branding knowledge and marketing design sense.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply brand guidelines and values, ensuring consistent representation across all print and digital design work.
• Create engaging web designs that enhance user experience and align with brand identity, including email and page banners, infographics, and related materials.
• Leverage Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to produce high-quality graphics and layouts aligned with brand standards.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create visually appealing content for campaigns across various media platforms.
• Design and edit marketing materials, including brochures and promotional documents, using Word, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and PDF editing tools.
• Produce and format templated PDFs for thought leadership articles using Adobe InDesign.
• Create and update marketing documents such as fillable PDFs in Adobe Acrobat, integrating Word, PowerPoint, and Creative Suite tools.
• Edit, resize, and enhance images and staff photography using Adobe Photoshop.
• Maintain accuracy and quality control through attention to detail, proofreading, and correct English usage for all short-form content.
• Ensure consistency in file naming, organization, and storage.
• Support quality control processes for your own work and assist with peer reviews where required.
• Prioritize and organize design requests to meet project deadlines.
• Develop static and animated data visualizations using Flourish (training provided).
• Collaborate closely with, the Web agency, and the wider Marketing team (Editorial, Creative, Operational, and Website teams).

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Attention to detail

English communication

Project management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Flourish

Job description

Who is HelloKindred?

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.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length:

6-month initial contract, with review and potential 6-month or 12-month rolling extension

Hours:

40 hours per week

Work Setup:

Remote

Our client in the investment management industry is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join the firm's Marketing Global Operations team, working collaboratively with the wider marketing team to support various design initiatives. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders across the business, including portfolio managers, investment teams, sales, communications, marketing, and client operations.

• Learn and apply brand guidelines and values, ensuring consistent representation across all print and digital design work.
• Create engaging web designs that enhance user experience and align with brand identity, including email and page banners, infographics, and related materials.
• Leverage Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to produce high-quality graphics and layouts aligned with brand standards.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create visually appealing content for campaigns across various media platforms.
• Design and edit marketing materials, including brochures and promotional documents, using Word, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and PDF editing tools.
• Produce and format templated PDFs for thought leadership articles using Adobe InDesign.
• Create and update marketing documents such as fillable PDFs in Adobe Acrobat, integrating Word, PowerPoint, and Creative Suite tools.
• Edit, resize, and enhance images and staff photography using Adobe Photoshop.
• Maintain accuracy and quality control through attention to detail, proofreading, and correct English usage for all short-form content.
• Ensure consistency in file naming, organization, and storage.
• Support quality control processes for your own work and assist with peer reviews where required.
• Prioritize and organize design requests to meet project deadlines.
• Develop static and animated data visualizations using tools such as Flourish (training provided).
• Collaborate closely with, the Web agency, and the wider Marketing team (Editorial, Creative, Operational, and Website teams).

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Adobe After Effects; other Adobe tools are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for document and presentation production.
• Figma experience is a must
• Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Skilled in interpreting briefs and transforming concepts into compelling visual executions.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience in developing visual concepts and infographic design.
• Basic animation skills.
• Solid understanding of branding principles and marketing strategies.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to remain self-motivated.
• Creative mindset with the ability to deliver high-quality work under minimal supervision.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience with a portfolio showcasing design capabilities.
• Good Excel skills and some data visualization experience would be advantageous.

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

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.