Job Description

We have a wonderful on-site opportunity for a conceptual, mid-senior Graphic Designer (with exposure to Art Direction) to join the in-house studio at a global logistics company headquartered in Cape Town. While this role is on-site, there is some flexibility.

As Designer, you will be required to manage creative and design projects while producing high quality work throughout all stages of a project or campaign.

If you're ambitious and keen to make your mark - this could be perfect for you. If you have a great aesthetic sense, creative thinking, and attention to detail xe2x80x93 we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the overall design and visual style for websites, ad campaigns, photo-shoots, and commercial film productions.
• Study creative briefs and determine requirements
• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience
• Generate clear ideas and concepts in tandem with the copywriter
• Conceptualise visuals based on requirements
• Define the visual direction of a campaign and photoshoots
• Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs to visualise ideas
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic
• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final art works
• Test graphics across various media
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
• Manage and delegate responsibilities to other designers and provide directions
• Mentor the junior design team
• Present completed ideas to team members / project owners
• Stay on top of all trends and maintain best practices

Requirements

• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a creative agency
• Extensive experience in art direction and graphic design
• A strong portfolio of concepts, photo manipulation, graphics, and/or compelling layouts
• Familiarity with design software such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.

Please submit a PDF/link to a relevant portfolio along with your CV on application.

Should you not receive a response within 10 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

VGP Recruitment