Job Description

Location: Johannesburg
Work model: Full-time, in-office (some flexibility)
Salary: R50 000 - R62 000 CTC
Why you'd want to work here
Work at a highly strategic branding and design agency with a strong reputation for solving complex creative challenges
Exposure to exciting, often non-traditional industries across Africa and globally
A collaborative, low-drama environment with a strong focus on positive team dynamics
Performance-based bonus model (up to five bonuses, depending on company performance)
Medical aid (tax benefit) and provident fund
Strong leadership presence, regular town halls, Friday drinks and breakfast clubs
A culture of ownership, trust and flexibility - balanced with high standards and accountability
About our client
Our client is a mid-sized, highly respected branding and design agency working across luxury travel, hospitality, finance, infrastructure and pan-African brands. They're known for strategic thinking, beautifully crafted work and tackling complex briefs with intelligence and care. This is a brilliant opportunity for a senior creative who wants to lead, influence and build genuinely excellent work alongside a strong, focused team.
What the job involves
Leading, mentoring and inspiring a team of hybrid creatives (designers, art directors, finished artists and copywriters)
Driving the development of award-worthy branding, design and marketing solutions
Playing a key role in studio planning and resourcing alongside traffic management
Ensuring work is delivered on time, on brief, on budget - and to a very high standard
Presenting creative work confidently and persuasively to clients
Building strong, positive relationships across the wider agency team
Actively contributing to the creative profile of the agency, both internally and externally
Driving innovation, fresh thinking and design excellence within the studio
Balancing creative ambition with commercial awareness and profitability
What you need to be considered
6+ years' experience as a designer within a branding, design or advertising agency
Proven experience leading and managing creative teams
Strong brand identity experience - from concept to rollout (including guidelines and corporate literature)
Solid understanding of brand strategy and commercial realities
Experience across digital and traditional marketing communications
Excellent conceptual thinking and information design skills
Confidence presenting ideas and selling creative work to clients
Advanced Mac skills across relevant design software
A relevant diploma or degree
A portfolio is essential - we'll be looking for high-quality brand identity work, strategic thinking and beautifully executed design (no portfolio, no response)
Bonus points if you...
Have won (or helped win) creative awards and enjoy driving an awards agenda
Have experience across environmental design or internal brand engagement
Thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments without losing attention to detail

Skills Required