Digital /UI Designer
Digital Designer – Digital, UI – Digital
Stellenbosch – Western Cape
A wonderful boutique agency in Stellenbosch has a terrific on-site opportunity for a talented Mid-Senior Digital/UI Designer with some print exposure to join their growing team doing stand out work.
We’re looking for a sharp-thinking Digital/UI designer with a drive to conceptualise and play a lead role in shaping brand identities, designing for web and social, and crafting work that is as strategic as it is visually compelling.
The successful Designer will enjoy working across different platforms and being exposed to both digital and print.
If you’re a designer skilled at creating the visual language of a brand and making easy to navigate, user-friendly interfaces stand out, this is for you! Apply today.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualisation & Design: Lead the design process from initial concept through to final delivery, ensuring that design work meets client briefs, timelines, and quality expectations.
- Brand Development: Develop branding solutions, including logos, visual identities, packaging, and other brand collateral that resonate with target audiences and meet strategic objectives.
- Client Interaction: Attend client meetings and presentations to understand their needs, explain design decisions, and present creative concepts confidently.
- Trend Awareness: Stay up to date with the latest design trends, tools, and technology to bring fresh ideas and innovations to your projects.
Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:
- A Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field is preferred.
- 4–7 years’ Experience in design, with a strong focus on branding and digital execution.
- Digital Design: Experience in designing for digital platforms, including websites and social media.
- Motion Graphics/Animation: Experience with motion design and animation (After Effects).
- Bonus: Experience with Figma, or other prototyping/motion tools.
- A diverse portfolio showcasing UI and digital design (branding, packaging, and print design work will be a plus).
- Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking and strong conceptual skills.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- A solid understanding of digital platforms (web, social, UI design fundamentals).
- Print production knowledge – a bonus
- Typography & layout: A strong understanding of typography, composition, colour theory, and layout principles – advantageous.
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and a passion for producing high-quality, polished work.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly to both clients and colleagues.
- Time Management: Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.
- Problem Solving: Ability to think creatively and solve problems with innovative design solutions.
- Collaborative Spirit: A team player who is open to feedback and thrives in a collaborative environment.
Please submit a link to a relevant portfolio along with your CV on application.
If you don’t have the relevant experience required for this role, please consider your application unsuccessful.
City: Stellenbosch
Level of Expertise: Mid-Senior
Remuneration: Negotiable
Consultant: Christine
Reference Number: #Chris2532
