Snr Graphic Designer

LKDA Strategic Creative Advertising; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A creative advertising agency in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Designer to work on a variety of projects including brand design and digital applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of creative design experience, and exceptional skills in Adobe Creative Cloud. A comprehensive portfolio is required for application.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on creative design experience in agency environments.
• Traditional and digital experience essential with proven examples in your portfolio.
• Strong crafting and illustration skills are always a win.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of projects within multiple disciplines.
• Collaborate with team to unpack, identify and conceptualise ideas.
• Execute at the highest quality.

Skills

Creative design

Conceptualization

Adaptability

Humor

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe XD

PowerPoint

Job description

If you are reading this you are in the market or simply snooping around for the next best Agency to make your mark. We already know we have a winning formula – so make sure you understand who we are, what we are looking for (YES, READ THE COMPLETE JOB SPEC) and then decide if you are ready for an exciting new chapter in your creative career!

Role and responsibility: Senior Designer

This is not a design role that exists in isolation, nor are you stuck in the ice-age of only doing one thing. As a senior designer / creative at LKDA we expect you to do the following, and do it exceptionally well:

• Work on a variety of projects within multiple disciplines (from brand design, comms design, campaigns, digital applications to the odd interior designs and virtual event).
• Working with with the Strategist, Portfolio Managers and Writer to unpack, identify and conceptualise ideas based on the brief.
• Ability to conceptualise, craft and help rollout complete campaigns and projects
• Preparing concept and presentations with Strategist, Creative Director and other team members.
• Out-the-box thinking and willing to challenge convention.
• Execute at the highest quality.
• Having a sense of humour and the ability to diffuse a stressful day with your unique vaaib / carrying drinks, is always appreciated.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Min 5+ years of hands‑on creative design experience in agency environments.
• Traditional and digital experience essential with proven examples in your portfolio.
• Strong sense of writing and interpretation of content is an advantage.
• Strong crafting and illustration skills is also always a win.

Software

• Exceptional knowledge and capability in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Primary Software: Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Supporting software: Adobe XD, Powerpoint.

What and where you need to submit your application

• Comprehensive creative portfolio that reflects your best creative and conceptual design skills
• Detailed CV, working experience and role at previous agencies or design shops.

Again,

NB: Design shop does not equal a print shop and NO, your 1st, 2nd or 3rd year portfolio will not do you any favours. Only send the good stuff please.