(Senior) Multimedia Designer (all genders) - Cape Town, SA

Serviceplan Gruppe für innovative Kommunikation GmbH & Co. KG; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in Cape Town is seeking a Multimedia Designer to produce and manage high-volume multimedia content. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Multimedia Design, strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, and experience leading creative projects. This role involves mentoring junior staff, optimizing workflows, and collaborating closely with marketing teams. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience for Mid-Level, 5–8 years for Senior-Level.
• Portfolio demonstrating campaign rollouts and multimedia design work required.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally in an agency.

Responsibilities

• Design high-volume multimedia assets across digital platforms.
• Lead production of large-scale multimedia campaigns.
• Mentor junior designers and oversee production workflows.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure content effectiveness.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking

Creative problem solving

Education

Diploma/Degree in Multimedia Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Motion graphics software

Job description

About us

Note: To be considered for this role, you’ll need to be a South African citizen or hold a valid work permit.

Serviceplan Group is Europe’s largest independent, partner-led agency group, renowned for its innovative, integrated solutions across strategy, creative, media, and digital communications. With a global presence and more than 5,000 experts in over 30 countries, we help our clients create impactful, future-ready brand experiences. As part of our ongoing growth, our new Cape Town division, Plan.Net CreativeNest South Africa, delivers cutting-edge digital services in UX/UI, real-time 3D asset creation, and social media community management.

We are looking for a Multimedia Designer (all genders) based in Cape Town.

Your role

As a Mid-Level Designer, you will focus on end-to-end production of high-volume multimedia content, balancing creativity with speed and precision. As a Senior Designer, you will take on a broader leadership role, driving creative initiatives, overseeing production workflows, and mentoring other designers while ensuring design quality, innovation, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities - Mid Level:

• Design and deliver a large volume of multimedia assets across platforms (digital campaigns, web, print, video, and motion graphics).
• Lead mid-scale projects from concept to rollout, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Optimize workflows to handle high-volume production without compromising creativity.
• Provide guidance to junior designers on efficient use of design tools and processes.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and communications teams to ensure content effectiveness.
• Actively explore and introduce new tools and techniques to improve output.

Key Responsibilities - Senior Level:

• Lead the production and rollout of large-scale, high-volume multimedia campaigns, ensuring design excellence and brand consistency. Direct and oversee the work of junior and mid-level designers, providing mentorship and technical training.
• Build and optimize workflows for efficient content production across multiple platforms.
• Ensure the team is leveraging advanced features of design tools for maximum efficiency and innovation.
• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to align creative strategies with business objectives.
• Stay ahead of design trends, emerging technologies, and software advancements, applying them strategically.
• Present creative concepts and rollout strategies confidently to internal and external stakeholders.

We would like you to have

• Diploma/Degree in Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, InDesign) and other industry tools (Figma, motion graphics software).
• Proven ability to deliver high-volume multimedia production with speed, accuracy, and creativity.
• Solid understanding of design principles (typography, layout, color, motion).
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, ideally in an agency.
• For Mid-Level: 3–5 years of experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating campaign rollouts and multimedia design work.
• For Senior-Level: 5–8 years of experience, including team/project leadership, workflow management, and the ability to mentor and influence stakeholders.

What we offer

As a part of one of the largest independent and most creative digital agencies in Europe and the leading digital communications agency in Germany, we offer:

• A young, talented and ambitious team
• Competitive salary aligned with skills and experience
• An exciting and challenging environment that promotes professional growth and career opportunities within our company

We look forward to receiving your application, including your current portfolio and any relevant supporting documents. Let us know why you are the right fit – we can’t wait to get to know you!