Visual Communications Designer (Agency)

Be Different SA (PTY) LTD; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Be Different SA (PTY) LTD is seeking a Visual Communications Designer in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role focuses on creating compelling visual content across various platforms, ensuring brand consistency, and managing company social media. Candidates should have a solid background in visual communication with strong PowerPoint and WordPress skills.

In this position, you will work independently to translate ideas into clear presentations, manage social media accounts, and produce engaging video content using AI tools.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 Years proven experience as a Visual Communications Designer or similar role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating clarity, storytelling, and consistency.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate ideas and concepts into clear visual communication.
• Maintain visual consistency across all company outputs.
• Create and update presentations using PowerPoint and Prezi.
• Manage and maintain company social media accounts.
• Create short commercial-style videos using AI tools.

Skills

Visual Communication

PowerPoint

WordPress

Video Content Creation

Social Media Management

Education

Diploma in Visual Communication or similar

Tools

Elementor

AI Tools for Video

Job description

Qualifications

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

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:

1. Clear presentations
2. Short-form commercial videos
3. Effective social media content

• Work independently from brief to delivery