About the position
We are seeking a talented and execution-focused Mid-Level Graphic Designer to join our client's dynamic team based in Ballito, KZN. This is a hands-on creative role primarily focused on content creation - we require someone who can design and produce, not simply manage social media [URL Removed] successful candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality visual content across social media, retail print, and FMCG environments, and must be comfortable working within strict brand guidelines across multiple brands simultaneously. CORE REQUIREMENTS BONUS SKILLS (ADVANTAGEOUS)- Adobe Premiere Pro - Adobe Audition - Photography and/or Videography - FMCG and/or Retail industry experience - Experience with retail activations and promotional campaigns PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTSAll applicants are required to submit a strong portfolio demonstrating real-world client and brand work. Conceptual or student work alone will not be [URL Removed] portfolio must include examples of:- Branding and brand identity work - Layout and composition design - Print-ready artwork (correctly set up for commercial printing) - Real client or brand campaigns - not conceptual work only KEY COMPETENCIES- Strong understanding of brand consistency across multiple brands - Ability to prepare accurate, print-ready files to industry standards - Comfortable working within strict brand guidelines - Able to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects - Consistent in meeting deadlines and executing work efficiently IDEAL CANDIDATE TRAITS Detail-Oriented Fast & Reliable Execution-Focused THIS ROLE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ? Canva or AI-tool dependent designers - this is a hands-on Adobe role? Candidates lacking proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator? Candidates with no real-world client or brand work experience? Social media managers or content schedulers - we need a designer who creates, not manages
Desired Skills:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Social Media
Desired Work Experience:
- 2 to 5 years
