Visual Communications Designer

Grapevine Media; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency based in Sandton is looking for a Visual Communications Designer who excels in translating ideas into compelling visual content across various platforms including presentations, web, and social media. This mid-weight role requires 3-5 years of experience, a strong portfolio, and advanced skills in PowerPoint and WordPress. The ideal candidate will work independently to maintain brand consistency while creating engaging short-form videos and social media content, utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years proven experience as a Visual Communications Designer or similar role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating clarity, storytelling, and consistency.
• Solid experience with WordPress and Elementor.

Responsibilities

• Translate ideas and concepts into clear visual communication.
• Create and maintain presentations for pitches and internal communications.
• Build and update basic websites using WordPress and Elementor.
• Create visual and video content for social media.
• Manage and maintain the company's social media accounts.

Skills

Visual Communication

Storytelling

Brand Consistency

PowerPoint

WordPress

Elementor

AI Tools

Social Media Content Creation

Education

Diploma in Visual Communication or similar

Tools

Prezi

Job description

Overview

Role Summary We are looking for a Visual Communications Designer who can translate ideas into clear, compelling, and consistent visual outputs across presentations, web, social media, and short-form video. This role is responsible for how the company looks, sounds, and communicates visually across all platforms. You will own the visual expression of ideas — from pitch decks and websites to AI-generated commercial-style videos and social content — while maintaining strong brand consistency. This is a hands-on, autonomous role suited to a mid-weight with strong storytelling and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Visual Communication & Brand Consistency
  • Translate ideas, messages, and concepts into clear visual communication
  • Maintain consistency in look, feel, and language across all company outputs
  • Act as a visual brand guardian across presentations, web, social, and video
  • Improve clarity and cohesion of existing materials
• Presentations & Storytelling
  • Create, update, and maintain PowerPoint and Prezi presentations
  • Structure information into clear narratives and visual hierarchies
  • Design presentations for pitches, internal communication, and commercial use
• Web Design & Content
  • Build, update, and maintain basic websites using WordPress and Elementor
  • Ensure visual consistency, usability, and responsiveness
  • Translate brand and messaging into effective web layouts
• Social Media & Short-form Content
  • Create visual and video content for company social media platforms
  • Manage and maintain company social media accounts
  • Adapt content for different platforms while maintaining a cohesive visual language
• Short-form Video & AI Content Creation
  • Create short commercial-style videos using AI tools
  • Develop engaging video content aligned with brand and messaging
  • Stay up to date with emerging AI tools and workflows
• Idea-to-Execution
  • Take high-level or loosely defined ideas and turn them into:
  • • Clear presentations
    • Short-form commercial videos
    • Effective social media content
  • Work independently from brief to delivery

Essential & Required Skills & Experience

• 3 - 5 years proven experience as a Visual Communications Designer or similar role
• Diploma (or higher) in Visual Communication or similar
• Strong portfolio demonstrating clarity, storytelling, and consistency
• Advanced PowerPoint skills; Prezi experience is an advantage
• Solid experience with WordPress and Elementor
• Experience creating content for social media platforms
• Comfort using AI tools for creative content, particularly video
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

Advantageous

• Experience working with or developing brand guidelines
• Understanding of commercial and marketing communication

Seniority

• Mid-weight
• Must be comfortable owning visual communication end-to-end

What This Role Is Not

• Not a pure graphic design role
• Not a developer role
• Not a social media strategist role

This role is for a designer who thinks in communication, not decoration.