Job Description

: Graphic Designer

Mission for Inner City Cape Town

The Mission for Inner City Cape Town is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer / Brand & Communications Officer to join our multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of design, urbanism, and social impact. We're looking for someone with a strong design sensibility, a high level of technical skill, and a genuine care for the details that shape both our public-facing and internal work.

About the Role

You'll play a central role in defining and maintaining the Mission's visual identity, producing high-quality design work that supports our communication, placemaking, and activation efforts across the city.



This is a dynamic environment -- some work is planned months in advance, while other moments call for quick, responsive design thinking. Adaptability and care in your craft are equally important.

Key Responsibilities

Produce design work across editorial layouts, brand identities, signage and wayfinding, presentations, social media templates, and print collateral. Develop and maintain brand architecture systems and standards manuals for the Mission and its subsidiary brands. Create mockups and visualisations to communicate concepts within the team and to external partners. Support occasional video or motion-based communication needs, such as short-form edits or basic animations. Uphold the Mission's commitment to high-quality, intentional design -- ensuring every output, from an internal report to a street-level banner, meets our design standards.

Required Skills

Strong proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on:

Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (essential daily tools)

Premiere Pro (or equivalent video editing software) and After Effects (useful for occasional tasks)

Excellent grasp of layout, typography, and brand systems. Ability to work confidently in physical media, including paint, ink, or dry media, and to contribute to on-site activations or installations within the inner city. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, flexible mindset and comfort working both independently and within a small, collaborative team.

Nice to Have

Background or interest in architecture, urban design, or the built environment. Illustration capabilities (digital or hand-rendered). Experience in placemaking, public communication, or community design projects.

Why Join Us

At the Mission, design is more than communication -- it's a tool for transformation. You'll help shape a visual identity that supports a broader movement to revitalise Cape Town's inner city: making it more welcoming, wonderful, and walkable for all.