Senior Graphic Designer - Advertising Campaigns

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative team

Professional development

Diverse campaigns

Soweto location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Senior Graphic Designer to join their Soweto team. The role focuses on translating marketing objectives into compelling visual designs for digital, print, and outdoor advertising, leading design execution from concept to final production.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in advertising design, a strong portfolio, mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design with a focus on advertising campaigns.
• Strong portfolio of award-winning or effective campaign work.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and designs for advertising campaigns across digital, print, and outdoor platforms.
• Collaborate with copywriters and art directors to produce integrated advertising materials.
• Create layouts, graphics, and illustrations for various advertising needs.
• Ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries.
• Manage projects from concept through final production, meeting deadlines.
• Prepare final artwork files for print and digital production.
• Stay updated with advertising trends and competitor strategies.
• Present concepts and rationale to internal teams.

Skills

Creative concepting

Advertising design

Digital & print design

Collaboration with teams

Typography & layout

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Graphic Designer to join their dynamic team based in Soweto, Gauteng . This role is perfect for a designer passionate about creating impactful visual concepts for advertising campaigns across various media. You will be responsible for translating marketing objectives and creative briefs into compelling visual designs for digital, print, and outdoor advertising. The ideal candidate possesses a strong portfolio showcasing award-winning or highly effective campaign work, exceptional conceptual thinking, and mastery of design software. You will work collaboratively with copywriters, art directors, and marketing teams to develop innovative advertising solutions that capture attention and drive results. This position requires a hands-on designer who can lead design execution from concept to completion, ensuring high standards of creativity and quality within the Gauteng advertising landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and designs for advertising campaigns across digital, print, and outdoor platforms.
• Collaborate with copywriters and art directors to produce integrated advertising materials.
• Create visually compelling layouts, graphics, and illustrations for various advertising needs.
• Ensure all designs adhere to brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries.
• Manage design projects from concept development through to final production, meeting deadlines.
• Prepare final artwork files for print and digital production, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Stay current with advertising trends, design techniques, and competitor creative strategies.
• Present design concepts and rationale to internal teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Graphic Designer, with a strong focus on advertising campaigns.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating a wide range of creative advertising design work.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience with digital advertising design principles (e.g., banner ads, social media ads).
• Ability to conceptualize and execute compelling visual narratives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R .
• Opportunity to work on exciting and high-profile advertising projects.
• Collaborative team environment in Soweto .
• Professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse advertising challenges.
• Contribution to impactful campaign visuals.
• Standard employee benefits.