Digital Designer

Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


We are looking for a passionate digital creator. A highly creative individual, specializing in digital design, visual communication and with a showcase of technical skills to back up creative outputs. The candidate must enjoy developing social media concepts that they will roll out across various digital platforms. Each project requires multiple applications of the primary concept, and the designer will be responsible to ensure the work is xe2x80x9cthumb-stoppingxe2x80x9d, adaptable and effective for each respective application.The role requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to take work from conception/ideation to finished digital states. The successful candidate will further provide a supportive role and work to create digital assets for multimedia projects across Spur Corporationxe2x80x99s multiple Franchised brands. The work includes, but is not limited to, design for social media platforms, websites, mobile apps, advertising, animation and marketing automation.Digital Design

  • Create high quality assets and digital products across all touch point, such as: social media, marketing automation, websites, mobi-sites, apps, digital banners, gifting and loyalty.
  • Develop digital assets using design skills such as image manipulation, colour balancing, motion storytelling, video creation and animation.
  • Generate original and innovative concepts to meet expectations.
  • Collaborate with digital team on requirements for different forms of media displays.
  • Skilled in AI prompting to support the concept and speed up executions.
Brand Communication and Positioning * Ensure brand CI is consistently applied on all digital platforms.
  • Exceptional attention to detail of all digital collateral in brand communication.
  • Working with the digital and brand team to ensure all consumer touch points on digital platforms are kept up to date.
General * Ongoing management of tasks/projects and deadlines thereof.
  • Ensure management of expectations with regards to deadlines and quality of work xe2x80x93 keeping to the fast-paced nature of the business.
  • Supporting external agencies on digital brand requirement access and knowledge.
Trend-watchingOngoing awareness of new advancements within the digital space, as well as the design and solution-orientated best practices in market.Teamwork
  • Assist the Head of Studio to enhance the reputation of the creative studio by working constructively, consistently and with creative flair.
  • Work in collaboration with the Creative Team, Traffic Manager, Production Manager and Brand Team to ensure that the requirements of the briefs are met in a timely manner.
  • Take responsibility for the quality of their own output by consulting with senior team members/creative team lead as and when required.
  • Work with traffic and internal and external suppliers to ensure that projects are managed to deadlines and within budgets.
Work with the creative team lead, the Design Team, Brand Team, and Copy Team to develop concepts ready for client presentations.Experience, skill set and Qualifications
  • Degree/Diploma/Certificate equivalent in Digital Design
  • 1 - 3 yearsxe2x80x99 experience as a Digital Designer in a marketing/retail/advertising industry.
  • Key Competencies and Technical skills:
  • Fluency in current Digital Design practices and software, specifically Adobe Creative Cloud (CC) Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop Beta, Adobe Illustrator, After Effect etc.
  • Strong Web/Digital knowledge and skilled in Html + CSS / UI & UX / After Effects
  • Premiere Pro knowledge highly advantageous
  • AI software skills in programs such as ChatGPT, Midjourney, Photoshop Beta, etc.
  • Strong digital production skills, including knowledge and ability to provide solutions within the constraints of digital.
  • Understanding of, and experience in, corporate identity management and branding, layout, colour theory and typography in digital media.
Understanding of basic traffic systems such as Magnetic workflow systems.Personal competencies
  • Use conceptual and analytical skills to interpret verbal or written briefs and make excellent production decisions.
  • Communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing, to a wide range of internal and external clients.
  • Work flexibly with both internal and external clients by being approachable, listening carefully, informing fully and being patient.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients by being committed to their needs (Teamwork is essential).
  • Manage projects with composure.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team
  • Able to prioritise, and manage time effectively, meet deadlines and take responsibility for the quality and timelines of agreed deliverables.
  • Projecting a hospitable, respectful, polite, friendly and warm attitude to all employees
and customers.Administration skills advantageous

Spur Corporation

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  • Job Id
    JD1422295
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
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