Visual Communications Designer

Recooty; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic visual communications firm is seeking a Visual Communications Designer who will take charge of visual messaging across various platforms. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong storytelling and communication skills, and proficiency in creating engaging presentations and content for web and social media. This role offers significant autonomy and challenges in visual expression while maintaining brand consistency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Translate ideas into clear visual communication.
• Create and maintain engaging presentations.
• Build and update basic websites.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Advanced PowerPoint

Creating content for social media

Layout and typography understanding

Using AI tools for video content

Education

Diploma in Visual Communication

Tools

WordPress

Elementor

Prezi

Job description

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.

Key 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, and effective social media content.
• Work independently from brief to delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• 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.