Job description

The position is for an ambitious, entrepreneurial, and contentious designer with a strong creative flair. The appointed individual will take ownership of the design division, curating deliverables from concept ideation, through to sound execution. 

Key responsibilities for the position will include:

• The design of all media assets – both print and digital.
• When applicable, assist with presenting to clients.
• Strategic procrastination. Generating unique and powerful creative ideas.
• Web development. Clean, simple, and responsive designs.

Company Description

Gilbertson Consulting (Pty) Ltd is a newly formed, startup, Marketing and Research Agency operating in the B-2-B sector. This is a great opportunity for an entrepreneurial designer to take ownership of, and grow the design arm of the organisation. The position offers the potential for partnership and profit-sharing.

Requirements

• Prerequisite: Must have advanced design and coding capabilities. 
• Tertiary Education. Degree in design or similar. 
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a related industry. 
• Proficient with HTML(5), CSS, and Javascript. 
• Proficient with Adobe CS4 — particularly Photoshop, Indesign, and Illustrator. 
• Working knowledge of industry software, i.e. Mailchimp, FB Business Manager, Harvest.
• Presentable with acute organisational and project management skills. 
• Proficient with one (or more) off-the-shelf CMS platforms, i.e. WordPress, Wix, Shopify.
• A sound understanding of industry design requirements.

Only applications with a brief, descriptive summary of your design style will be considered. This should be supplemented by examples from your working portfolio.

Posted on 19 Feb 09:24