A print and marketing company in the East of Johannesburg is seeking a mid-level digital/online graphic designer.

We are looking for a highly creative and out of the box thinker/who has a competitive edge, approaching any project with an understanding of the current design trends in digital (web, mobile, email) and social media design.

Main skills, knowledge and behaviours:

• Conceptualise and create digital campaigns (newsletter, social media)as well as offline (print, products), company websites and marketing materials.
• Create branding and printing materials, packaging, and supporting documents for company products.
• Should be involved in the creation and execution of effective design campaigns across multiple platforms for all target markets.
• Understanding of the printing process and specifications, brand identity and translate the brand message accordingly as well as the digital marketing environment and social media.
• Familiarity with production and rendering methods, including drawing, offset printing, photography and interactive media.
• Can confidently execute and craft across different multimedia (social and digital media) platforms and have an inherent understanding of how to translate creative ideas into these visual specs.
• Ability to create online display advertising campaigns by designing creative elements suited to promote various brands through various online platforms, including desktop, tablet and mobile.
• You need to be self-motivated, show initiative and thrive under pressure and show a professional work ethic at all times.
• Highly creative and able to produce exceptional ideas and high-quality work.
• Being trustworthy and credible.
• Effective internal and external communication.
• Time ad project management skills.
• Intelligent, enthusiastic, resourceful and a team player.
• Prepared to work occasional overtime when required.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional design skills and attention to details.
• Good admin skills.
• Able to interact on all levels.

Preferred minimum education and experience:

• Recognised tertiary diploma/degree in visual communications and/or multimedia design/or proven graphic design experience in a similar field such as art/textile/product design.
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics.
• Three+ years of proven graphic/digital and multimedia design experience (agency experience preferred).
• Fluent level in Adobe Creative Suite;- Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop/Adobe InDesign/Adobe Illustrator/Dreamweaver/Adobe After Effects/Adobe Premiere Pro/Adobe Animate)
• HTML
• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• iOS
• WordPress
• PrestaShop
• Google web designer
• Final Cut Pro (optional)
• Experience translating designs into HTML and CSS

Shortlisted candidates will participate in a project-simulation to showcase their skills, in order to move to the final interview stage. Should you meet the requirement for this position, please email your Curriculum Vitae with contactable references – Only CVs with portfolios will be considered. Please ensure the portfolio is under 10MB in size. Own reliable vehicle and valid SA drivers license.

Please submit CVs with a portfolio to the email address:

Posted on 14 Aug 11:48