Senior Graphic Designer

Hire Africa; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Africa is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to craft high-quality assets across digital, print, branding and advertising. You will translate briefs into impactful deliverables, lead projects end-to-end, and elevate brands through strong conceptual thinking and collaboration.

You will mentor junior designers, work with cross-functional teams, and stay ahead of design trends while delivering on tight deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level design education or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–7 years in creative/advertising/branding environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating multi-format campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Create visual assets for multi-channel campaigns (social, web, print, events).
• Lead visual development from concept to final execution.
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines for consistency.
• Collaborate with creative directors, copywriters, strategists, developers and accounts.
• Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback.
• Present concepts and design rationale to stakeholders/clients.
• Stay updated on design trends and tools to enhance outputs.
• Manage multiple projects with deadlines and quality.
• Contribute ideas beyond execution to support campaigns.

Skills

Portfolio excellence

Excellent communication

Collaboration & mentorship

Project management

Education

Design/Visual Communication/Fine Arts degree

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

The Senior Graphic Designer is responsible for creating high-quality, visually compelling design

assets across digital, print, branding, and advertising channels. This role combines strong design

execution with conceptual thinking and collaboration, translating creative briefs into impactful

deliverables that elevate brands and support strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Create visual assets for multi-channel campaigns, including social media, websites, presentations, print materials, event branding, and digital experiences.
• Lead the visual development of assigned projects from concept through final execution.
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all touchpoints.
• Collaborate closely with creative directors, copywriters, strategists, developers, and account teams to bring ideas to life.
• Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback during internal reviews.
• Present creative concepts and design rationale to internal stakeholders and clients when required.
• Stay updated on emerging design trends, technologies, and creative tools to ensure
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality standards and meeting deadlines.
• Contribute ideas and creative thinking beyond design execution to support overall campaign

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or formal education in Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related creative discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience within a multinational agency or internationally recognized creative environment is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience within creative, advertising, branding, or integrated marketing agencies.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating original conceptual thinking, contemporary visual aesthetics, and campaign-level execution across multiple formats.
• Proficiency in modern AI-powered creative tools, with the ability to leverage them effectively for ideation, workflow optimization, mockups, production enhancements, and creative exploration.
• Strong understanding of social media culture, platform behaviors, trending content formats,
• Experience working on integrated campaigns spanning social media, branding, motion graphics, experiential design, and presentation design.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced agency environments and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and quick turnaround times.
• Previous involvement in successful new business pitches or campaigns that contributed to measurable business growth is preferred.
• Familiarity with internationally recognized creative standards and award-winning work is highly valued.
• Experience creating award boards, case study presentations, or contributing to award-winning campaigns is considered an advantage.
• Exposure to industry award platforms such as Dubai Lynx, Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, or Effie Awards is a plus.
• Familiarity with the visual and cultural aesthetics of the UAE and GCC region is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English are essential.
• Arabic language skills are considered an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Working knowledge of After Effects, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar design and prototyping tools.
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, composition, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to design effectively across both digital and print applications.
• Knowledge of print production, pre-press processes, and asset handoff for development.
• High attention to detail with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to receive, interpret, and implement feedback constructively.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quality, originality, and effectiveness of creative outputs.
• Timely delivery and accuracy of assigned projects.
• Collaboration and feedback from internal teams.
• Client satisfaction with creative deliverables.
• Contribution to successful pitches, campaign performance, and business growth.

• Innovation, creative thinking, and proactive contribution to the agency's creative culture.