Job Description

1. Core Technical Competencies

1.1 Visual Design Excellence

Demonstrates a strong command of layout, typography, colour theory, composition, and visual hierarchy. Produces polished, premium creative that aligns with brand CI and elevates the overall campaign aesthetic. Applies design fundamentals consistently across digital, print, motion, OOH, and experiential formats.

1.2 Adobe Creative Suite Mastery

Highly proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. Competent in motion/video editing tools (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Media Encoder). Comfortable working with multi-layered files, asset libraries, and exporting across formats and specifications.

1.3 DTP & Production Knowledge

Understands print processes, materiality, colour calibration, and technical requirements for production. Can prepare error-free DTP files ready for print or fabrication, considering bleed, finishes, substrates, and scale.

1.4 Digital & Motion Design

Understands digital specifications for web, social, and mobile-first assets. Ability to develop basic animations, motion elements, or editable templates that enhance brand storytelling.

2. Creative & Conceptual Competencies

2.1 Conceptual Thinking

Generates original ideas grounded in cultural relevance, consumer insight, and premium brand direction. Translates creative strategy into visually compelling executions. Contributes meaningfully during brainstorms, internal reviews, and pitch development.

2.2 Trend Awareness & Cultural Fluency

Actively tracks global/local design, fashion, digital, and cultural trends. Applies contemporary references that feel current, aspirational, and aligned with the Trinity creative standard. Understands the experiential landscape and how design shapes physical and digital interactions.

2.3 Brand Interpretation

Quickly absorbs new brand worlds, guidelines, and tone. Designs with sensitivity to client identity while pushing creative boundaries where appropriate. Ensures every output strengthens the brand narrative.

3. Functional Execution Competencies

3.1 Attention to Detail

Zero-tolerance approach to errors, inconsistencies, misalignments, or off-brand execution. Delivers refined and accurate files ready for client approval and production.

3.2 Multitasking & Prioritisation

Manages multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality. Works effectively within tight timelines, shifting priorities, and fast-paced production cycles.

3.3 Workflow Discipline

Follows internal creative processes, file naming conventions, version control, and approvals. Communicates progress clearly and flags risks early.

3.4 Problem Solving

Anticipates design limitations and proactively finds solutions. Able to pivot quickly when client direction shifts while maintaining coherence and quality.

4. Interpersonal & Team Competencies

4.1 Communication

Articulates design rationale clearly to internal teams and clients. Writes clean, concise, professional English in presentations, emails, annotations, and task logs.

4.2 Collaboration

Works seamlessly with Creative Leads, Campaign Planners, Relationship Managers, Production, and Freelancers. Accepts feedback constructively and iterates gracefully. Supports team cohesion by contributing to a positive, solutions-driven culture.

4.3 Ownership & Accountability

Drives workstreams independently and takes responsibility for timelines and quality. Shows initiative -- proactively improving outputs rather than waiting for instruction.

5. Behavioural & Cultural Competencies

(Deeply aligned with how Trinity Brands works)

5.1 Passion for Craft

Demonstrates genuine love for design, detail, and premium execution. Shows pride in every output -- from a simple story frame to a full experiential build. Views design not as a task, but as a discipline worth continuous refinement.

5.2 Curiosity & Cultural Engagement

Actively seeks out new influences: art, fashion, music, subcultures, architecture, retail, digital experiences. Brings fresh references into the studio and contextualises them for brand relevance. Understands that our work sits at the intersection of creativity, culture, and commerce.

5.3 Adaptability & Agility

Thrives in a high-speed agency environment where priorities shift rapidly. Comfortable with pivoting, reworking, and refining in real time as client needs evolve. Balances agility with premium execution -- fast never means messy.

5.4 Premium Mindset

Holds a consistent high bar for taste, refinement, and polish. Understands the Trinity standard: immaculate, intentional, brand-forward, culturally sharp.

6. Performance Indicators

Key Outputs Evaluated Quarterly

Quality and consistency of design deliverables. Ability to meet deadlines with minimal error rate. Contribution to creative ideation and pitch development. Collaboration and communication effectiveness. Responsiveness, problem-solving, and ownership of workstreams. Integration of cultural insights and trend relevance into outputs. Growth of personal creative signature that strengthens the agency's aesthetic.
Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

Cape Town, Western Cape 8001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:

Graphic Design: 1 year (Required) Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person