About the position
Our Client is looking for a Graphic Designer to join their team
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg Metro, South Africa
Competencies
The successful candidate will be a creative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual with a strong understanding of visual storytelling in a non-profit or impact-driven context. The role requires strong organisational skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Key Outputs & Responsibilities
- Multi-Page Document Design (Adobe InDesign – Core Skill)
- Design Annual Reviews, profiles, reports, brochures, manuals, and product guides using strong layout principles.
- Build consistent styles across large documents using paragraph and character styles.
- Use grids, margins, master pages, and correct text threading to ensure structure and flow.
- Prepare documents for print using correct bleed, slug, and pre-flighting protocols.
- Manage linked assets for efficient file handling and high-resolution output.
Product Photo Retouching & Photomontages
- Retouch product images for colour accuracy, clarity, and presentation using Photoshop.
- Create photomontages from prototype imagery to demonstrate products in real-world use.
- Apply clipping paths, masking, and background removal for clean, professional compositions.
- Adjust lighting and shadows to ensure composite images appear natural and realistic.
Infographics & Visual Content
- Design clean, modern infographics in Illustrator to simplify complex concepts.
- Maintain consistent colour usage, typography, and visual hierarchy across all materials.
- Create vector-based icons and diagrams aligned with brand guidelines.
General Graphic Design
- Produce on-brand marketing and internal collateral for print and digital platforms.
- Apply expert typography with a high level of precision.
- Manage and export assets in appropriate formats (PNG, JPG, PDF, EPS, AI, PSD).
- Maintain exceptional attention to detail and visual accuracy.
PowerPoint & Presentations
- Design engaging, professional presentations aligned with brand standards.
- Use master slides, animations, and data visualisation where appropriate.
- Format and export presentations for PDF, video, or interactive use.
Specific skills required include
- Excellent visual thinking and strong attention to detail with an emphasis on polish.
- A strong sense of layout, balance, and brand alignment.
- Pride in consistency and attention to small details.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to interpret briefs, meet deadlines, and contribute creative input.
Personal Attributes
- Creative with a strong visual eye and attention to detail.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Adaptable and responsive in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative and open to feedback.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented.
- Strong time-management and prioritisation skills.
- Deadline-driven and adaptable.
- Comfortable working across teams.
- Passionate about social and environmental impact and working in a not-for-profit environment.
- Values-driven with a strong interest in social and environmental causes.
Previous Work Experience Required
- Minimum of 3–5 years of professional graphic design experience (or a proven portfolio demonstrating equivalent skill level).
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- In-depth, detail-oriented knowledge of prepress processes, paper specification, colour management, and large-format file preparation.
- Demonstrated ability to be proactive, anticipate needs, and offer solutions independently.
- Ability to work collaboratively under pressure across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Skills:
- Graphic Designer
- Visual Designer
- Creative Designe
