Designed to impress…

We have an exciting hybrid opportunity for a hot, creative Junior Designer to join the passionate team at an innovative, and awarded creative communications agency based in Cape Town’s CBD.

Working closely with the Head of Design, you’ll play a hands-on role in bringing creative concepts to life across an exciting portfolio of brands. From social media content, reports and brochures to visual identities, presentations and marketing collateral, you’ll produce high-quality design work while collaborating with client service teams, creatives and external suppliers to deliver projects on time and to an exceptional standard.

This is an ideal opportunity for a talented designer looking to grow their skills within a fast-paced agency environment while receiving ongoing mentorship and exposure to a diverse range of creative projects.

We’re looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work and shares our passion for creativity, craftsmanship and attention to detail. If you’re curious about media, marketing and popular culture, thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy turning great ideas into polished creative work, you’ll fit right in. Above all, we value people who are enthusiastic, down-to-earth, eager to learn and committed to producing work that both clients and the team are proud of. If you think you’re that person, get in touch, we’d love to chat.

Responsibilities

•       Working closely with the Head of Design, Account Managers and Account Directors to ensure that graphic design jobs are turned around in time and to an excellent standard.

•       Reporting into the Head of Design and taking instruction and mentorship from them.

·       Scope of work includes:

•       Work closely with the Head of Design to implement all design jobs in the system – brochure, reports, collateral, social media content and more.

•       Work under instruction to roll out creative and content according to brand guidelines and templates.

•       Creative ideation and execution of new design work, such as logo and visual identity development, under instruction from the Managing Director and Head of Design.

•       Work through client reverts and amends as part of the approvals process.

•       Check and proof work to ensure client briefs and reverts are reflected.

•       Work with client service team and external suppliers as needed – such as videographers, designers, copywriter and photographers.

•       Develop client proposals and presentations.

•       Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have/be:

•       Tertiary educated: with a Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent qualifications.

•       Ideally have experience in advertising, design or marketing agency, or similar in-house role.

•       Obsessive attention to detail and massively organised.

•       Understanding of all marketing disciplines and ability to execute projects across them to a good standard: digital, branding, design, online etc.

•       Understanding of the design process, including file formats, print and digital processes etc.

•       Excellent use of all programmes in Microsoft Office Suite.

•       Experience and excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (primarily Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

•       Portfolio of work which can be reviewed.

•       Outgoing, opinionated and confident, but with being arrogant or obnoxious. Prima Donnas not wanted, but neither are wallflowers.

•       Ability to lead others.

•       Calm under pressure. 

•       Self-starter: high energy, ability to get stuck in and get their hands dirty.

•       Creative.

•       Enthusiastic.

•       Articulate and well presented.

•       Obsessed with media and marketing industry: whether that be a passion for magazines or news, content creation, or fanatical about blogging.

City: Cape Town

Level of Expertise: junior

Remuneration: Negotiable

Consultant: Christine

Reference Number: #Chris2622