About the position
Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid/Onsite preferred)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Experience Level: Mid-level (2-3 years)
Salary: R[Phone Number Removed]; pm
About the Role
We are seeking a talented and creative Email Designer with expertise in Klaviyo and Figma to join our growing digital marketing team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of hands-on experience designing and building email campaigns within Klaviyo, and a strong background in Figma for layout and visual design.
This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about creating beautifully crafted, conversion-driven email content.
Key Responsibilities
- Design visually engaging email templates using Figma, in line with brand guidelines and campaign strategy.
- Build and implement responsive email campaigns in Klaviyo, ensuring cross-device compatibility and optimal user experience.
- Work closely with the CRM Manager, copywriters, and marketing team to translate campaign briefs into actionable email sequences.
- Apply email marketing best practices, including CTAs, layout hierarchy, and image optimization.
- Create and manage Klaviyo flows, including automation, segmentation, A/B testing, and personalization logic.
- Maintain and enhance design systems for email components and reusable assets in Figma.
- Monitor and report on email performance (open rates, click rates, conversion), making design-led improvements where appropriate.
- Stay updated with trends in email design, accessibility standards, and Klaviyo feature releases.
Required Skills and Experience
- 2-3 years of experience designing and building emails specifically within the Klaviyo ecosystem.
- Proficient in Figma, with the ability to design polished UI layouts that are developer- and email-friendly.
- Solid understanding of email HTML/CSS you dont need to code from scratch, but should understand how your design will render.
- Experience designing for mobile-first and responsive email layouts.
- Familiar with email marketing KPIs and how to iterate on design to improve them.
- Excellent attention to detail, consistency, and pixel-perfect execution.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
Desirable (Bonus) Skills
- Experience with eCommerce platforms like Shopify or WooCommerce.
- Basic knowledge of Klaviyo data structures (tags, custom properties, event triggers).
- Understanding of GDPR and email compliance.
- Familiarity with email testing platforms like Litmus or Email on Acid.
- Motion or interactive email experience using animated GIFs or CSS transitions.
Salary Range
Market-related and dependent on experience. This is a mid-level role, with salary typically ranging from R25,000 R35,000 gross per month.
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