Job Description

Location: Fourways, Johannesburg
Work model: Full-time, in-office (some flexibility)
Salary: R25 000 - R32 000 CTC
Why you'd want to work here
Work at a highly strategic branding and design agency with a strong reputation across Africa and internationally
Exposure to complex, interesting brand challenges across a wide range of industries
A collaborative, focused environment with kind, driven people and low drama
Performance-based bonus model linked to company success
Medical aid (tax benefit) and provident fund
Strong leadership, regular town halls, Friday drinks and breakfast clubs
A culture that values ownership, high standards and doing the work properly
About our client
Our client is a mid-sized branding and design agency known for its strategic depth and beautifully executed creative work. They partner with organisations across luxury travel, hospitality, finance, infrastructure and pan-African brands, helping them solve complex communication challenges with intelligence and craft. This is a great opportunity for a solid mid-weight designer to grow, learn and build an impressive body of brand-led work.
What the job involves
Working independently on branding and design projects, with support from senior creatives
Producing high-quality brand identity and design work across multiple touchpoints
Maintaining strong attention to detail across all outputs
Managing your time effectively and meeting deadlines consistently
Collaborating closely with the wider studio to deliver excellent work
Supporting the team in delighting clients through thoughtful, well-crafted design
Contributing to building the agency's creative profile internally and externally
What you need to be considered
2+ years' experience as a designer in a branding, design or advertising agency
Strong experience in corporate identity and brand systems
Confident working on brand guidelines, CI manuals and corporate literature
Solid understanding of brand strategy and how brands are built and expressed
Strong editorial, layout and typography skills
Good conceptual thinking and problem-solving ability
Advanced Mac skills across Adobe Creative Suite
A relevant diploma or degree
A portfolio is essential - we'll be looking for brand identity work, layout, typography and clear thinking (no portfolio, no response)
Bonus points if you...
Are passionate about design craft and aspire to produce award-worthy work

Skills Required