About the position
We are a tech-enabled Creative Marketing Agency seeking a dynamic and highly proficient Graphic Designer & Animator to join our integrated design team.
This role requires a creative individual who can proficiently fuse graphic design and desktop publishing (DTP) expertise with strong motion graphics and animation capabilities. The designer must have a solid understanding of reprographics and print production, balanced with advanced skills in digital and immersive content creation.
Salary Range: R15,000 – R20,000 per month
Role Requirements: The Multi-Dimensional Creative Mandate
The successful candidate will be a critical part of a team delivering cohesive brand narratives across digital, physical, and emerging virtual environments.
1. Integrated Creative Strategy
- Brief Interrogation: Interpret complex briefs to deliver effective, brand-aligned multimedia designs for client initiatives.
- Concept Development: Develop visual concepts, mock-ups, and in-situ presentations for stakeholder review.
- Multi-Channel Rollout: Adapt and translate approved creative concepts into formats required for physical environments (e.g., in-store digital signage, branded TV), print collateral, digital campaigns, and virtual spaces.
- Refinement & Approval: Edit and refine creative elements to meet technical specifications and secure final approval across various internal divisions.
2. Specialized Production and Technical Mastery
- Technical Accuracy: Ensure high technical accuracy and adherence to industry production standards across all assets.
- Asset Preparation: Prepare final artwork in correct formats, sizes, and color profiles necessary for press, digital platforms, and proprietary production outputs (e.g., Greenscreen and audio-visual studios).
- Workflow Management: Manage multiple projects within defined timelines and production constraints, balancing creativity with practical execution.
3. Cross-Divisional Synergy
- Integrated Solutions: Actively collaborate across internal divisions—Marketing, Media, and Virtual—to deliver cohesive, integrated creative solutions.
- Priority Management: Effectively prioritize and manage work across multiple client briefs simultaneously.
- Communication: Maintain consistent and professional communication with stakeholders regarding project progress, technical requirements, and challenges.
4. Brand Alignment and Standards
- Quality Assurance: Uphold stringent quality standards across all deliverables, from initial concept to final execution.
- Compliance: Ensure all creative output strictly aligns with client brand identities and guidelines.
Skills & Technical Proficiency
Applicants must be highly proficient in graphic design, DTP, and motion graphic animation.
Core Design & Technical Expertise
- Adobe Creative Suite: Advanced proficiency required in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
- Motion Graphics: Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro (or equivalent software) for the creation and editing of animation, motion graphics, and video content.
- Print and Digital: Solid working knowledge of design principles for both digital and print production, including pre-press preparation, color management, and file formatting for high-volume outputs.
- Presentations: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint for client and internal presentations.
Professional and Collaboration Skills
- Creative Acumen: Strong creative thinking with the ability to conceptualize original ideas and adapt rapidly to current design and animation trends.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills required for clearly presenting complex visual concepts to both internal teams and clients.
- Organisational Skills: Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all final deliverables.
Application Requirements
- Education: A Degree in Design, Animation, or a related creative field is required.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years' professional experience in a combined graphic designer/animator role.
- Portfolio: Submission of a strong portfolio is mandatory, showcasing a versatile range of graphic design, motion work, technical ability, and aesthetic sensibility across multiple media types.
- Assessment: Completion of a practical design/animation task will be required prior to the interview stage.
To apply for this exclusive opportunity, please submit your detailed CV to [Phone Number Removed];.
Desired Skills:
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Blender
- FIGMA
