Senior Graphic Designer Johannesburg, South Africa

Oliver Uk Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the beverages sector seeks a Senior Graphic Designer in Johannesburg. The role involves driving creative projects, collaborating on impactful visual content, and producing designs for print and digital platforms. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This is a hybrid position, encouraging creativity and innovation in design workflows.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in graphic design.
• Excellent client engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage project timelines and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Drive creative projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with teams to develop impactful visual content.
• Produce design work for both print and digital platforms.

Skills

Client engagement skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Understanding of graphic design principles

Passion for design and social media

Project management skills

Creative concept generation

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Job description

About the role

We are partnering with a renowned global leader in the drinks and beverages industry to hire a Senior Graphic Designer.

Based on‑site (hybrid) within a regional team of seven, you will set creative standards, establish design best practices, and oversee delivery across a wide range of assets – from social and CRM to presentations and out‑of‑home – ensuring campaigns stand apart.

Reporting to the Regional Creative Traffic Manager, you’ll mentor designers on high‑impact, conceptual campaigns driving creative excellence and shaping consumer engagement through innovative, immersive brand experiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ideate, develop, and implement impactful visual content.
• Produce original design work with strong conceptual reasoning, tailored for both print and digital platforms.
• Create diverse assets including print materials, GIFs, memes, social media graphics, and event collateral.
• Lead the design and development of brand identities, logos, and comprehensive toolkits, while creating corporate communication materials – such as brochures and booklets – with consistent application across all channels and touchpoints.
• Prepare production‑ready files for both print and web, conducting all necessary pre‑production checks.
• Oversee design outputs and manage OOH deliverables as needed, ensuring high‑quality execution aligned with brand standards and campaign objectives.
• Stay updated with current design trends and leverage both original and stock assets to create relevant content.
• Excited to work with GenAI tools and explore innovative ways to blend human creativity with AI efficiencies to enhance design workflows and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent client engagement skills, proactively organizing and influencing clients while building strong and effective working relationships.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with hands‑on experience in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles, typography, and digital standards.
• Passionate about design and social media, with awareness of the latest innovations in digital and social design.
• Ability to brief designers and provide constructive feedback to elevate creative output.
• Ability to manage project timelines and creative workflows within the team, demonstrating leadership and organizational capabilities.
• Experience in managing and developing junior team members, while continuously seeking opportunities to learn and expand digital capabilities.
• Generates compelling creative concepts for consumer engagement and brand storytelling and evaluates performance to optimize future initiatives.
• Experience in consumer goods, luxury, or drinks and beverages sectors preferred.

Specializations

• Motion Graphics
• Web Design
• Artwork
• Production
• GDN banners
• YouTube banners

Years of experience: 5–8 years of relevant experience.

Values

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Be always learning and listening to understand.

Be actively pro‑inclusive and anti‑racist across our community, clients and creations.

EEO Statement

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.

All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

Sustainability Commitment

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science‑based emissions reduction targets.

Collectively we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.