Media à Afrique du Sud

YOUR talent for creating eye-catching visual designs is wanted by a provider of tailored Financial Solutions seeking a Junior – Mid Graphic Designer. Joining its in‑house Marketing Department, you will be expected to pay acute attention to briefs – creating creative designs with clear, enticing copy for both digital and print platforms – ensuring all assets are on‑brand and look the part. Applicants must possess a Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design/Visual Communication or similar discipline with 2‑5 years work experience in a Design role (Agency experience a plus). Your design toolset should include Apple Mac (macOS), Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign. You will also need knowledge of photo‑editing, pre‑press, and print production processes with a thorough understanding of corporate identity and branding concepts. A strong portfolio showcasing creative design work across print and digital mediums will be expected.

• Develop creative designs with clear, enticing copy for both digital and print platforms, including but not limited to:
  • Social media graphics, infographics, and paid ad creatives
  • Marketing collateral (brochures, posters, flyers, banners, signage, OOH)
  • Website visuals, landing pages, and email templates
  • Presentations, proposals, and reports
  • Internal communications and staff engagement materials
• Support the Marketing team in executing integrated campaigns with visually impactful design elements.
• Ensure all creative assets are aligned with the company’s corporate identity, tone, and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Management teams on Branding CI design, maintenance, and enhancements.
• Assist in the conceptualisation and execution of new branding projects and campaigns.
• Prepare design files for production and liaise with printers, suppliers, and other external partners where necessary to ensure deadlines are met and material is produced to the highest quality.
• Keep up to date with design trends, tools, and best practices to bring fresh and innovative ideas to the team.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing team, Project Management team, Copywriters, and Senior Designers to deliver work on time and to specification.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Implement an effective and optimized graphic design process.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to source high‑quality content for print and online publications.
• Review final layouts with management and suggest improvements if required.
• Participate and contribute to marketing‑related brainstorming sessions.
• Assist the design and digital teams with other day‑to‑day tasks.
• Compile weekly and monthly activity reports.

Qualifications –

• Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.

Experience/Skills –

• 2–5 Years’ experience in a Design role (Agency experience a plus)
• Proficient with Apple Mac (macOS).
• Expert‑level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, incl. Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for macOS.
• Knowledge of photo‑editing, pre‑press, and print production processes.
• Exceptional grammar and spelling, incl. proofreading (English).Thorough understanding of corporate identity and branding concepts.
• Strong attention to detail, layout, composition, and typography.
• Creative thinker with the ability to translate briefs into compelling visuals.
• Familiarity and detailed understanding of different demographic markets in South Africa.
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative design work across print and digital mediums.

• Adobe After Effects, Canva, Figma and animation/video editing skills
• Experience with Financial Services products and/or Political organisations.
• Understanding of Digital Marketing design principles (social media creative formats, responsive design, UX/UI basics, basic HTML/CSS).

• Ability to take direction and feedback, while also bringing original ideas to the table.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• A passion for creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Able to meet deadlines and remain focused in a high‑pressure/fast‑paced environment.
• Good organisational skills.