Senior Graphic Designer

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizing & designing of dynamic marketing campaigns.
• Content generation for distribution across multiple platforms.
• Innovative contemporary content creation and ideation.
• Project management and organization of toolkits and files sharing of collateral.
• Fluent in liaising with internal & external vendors, suppliers and printers.
• Facilitate reproduction and printing, proofing and QC.
• Translating, generating and executing of briefs.
• Ensuring all work aligns to core brand positioning & guidelines.
• Ensuring production deadlines are met.
• Give guidance and leadership to the Junior designers and Interns within the team.
• Take on certain responsibilities and show initiative in the absence of the Line Manager.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 3 to 5 years previous experience as a Senior Graphic Designer.
• At least 2-3 years in a management/leadership role.
• Diploma in Graphic Design.
• Photography, videography & Video editing knowledge essential.
• Animation advantageous.
• Experience in photo shoot production essential.
• A love & passion for the Culture of Streetwear and lifestyle advantageous.

Skills:

• Able to work under pressure in a high pace environment and has lots of energy & drive.
• Organized, deadline driven and has great time management skills.
• Flexible and multi-tasked with attention to detail.
• An in depth understanding of Production, typography and design thinking.
• Knowledge of print and digital content production.
• Understanding of digital principles, content creation for social platforms.
• Up-to-date with industry related trends. From Marketing to Design to A.I.
• Efficient use & knowledge of Apple Mac OS & Adobe CC Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premier Pro and After Effects is essential.
• Has an eye for communication design, layout and balanced compositions.
• Able to translate creative direction and critique.
• A high level of creativity and has the ability to be innovative & elevate.

Behaviours:

• Readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness.
• Effectively considers the diverse needs of various stakeholders.
• Establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships.
• Applies market and business insights in order to drive organizational objectives.
• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals.

A portfolio is essential for all interviews - Only original artworks will be accepted.

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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