DESIGN LEAD: LUXURY AFRICAN SAFARI & HOSPITALITY BRAND
Designer – Creative (Integrated)
Cape Town – Western Cape, Northern Suburbs – Western Cape
We have an enchanting on-site opportunity for a Senior Design Lead to lead the creative direction of one of Africa’s premier hospitality groups based in Cape Town’s Century City area. You’ll join a dynamic team where your creativity will drive the narrative of a growing luxury brand.
This renowned brand in luxury safari, wilderness, and coastal experiences is on the lookout for a talented and visionary individual to lead their graphic design and creative strategy, shaping the visual identity of their prestigious brand.
As Senior Design Lead, you will oversee the graphic design team, provide strategic vision for their digital and print media, and champion the unique brand ethos. We’re looking for a leader who can bring the brand promise to life through innovative and impactful design.
You’ll be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, nurtures growth, and celebrates individual contributions. This is a very exciting opportunity to shape the future of a prestigious brand while growing your career in the luxury hospitality sector.
Go on and show us how you can elevate this company’s visual identity, and this could be the start of an exciting journey where your vision will leave a lasting impact. Let’s chat – apply today!
Responsibilities
- Creative Leadership: Define and execute the creative vision for the company’s digital and print media, ensuring alignment with their brand identity and ethos.
- Team Management: Supervise and mentor the in-house graphic designer, providing guidance, feedback, and inspiration to elevate their work.
- Design Excellence: Create and oversee the production of high-quality visual assets, including marketing collateral, social media content, website graphics, and printed materials.
- Brand Strategy: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop compelling visual stories that resonate with the global audience and reinforce the company’s luxury positioning.
- Innovation: Stay ahead of design trends and integrate cutting-edge techniques to keep the brand at the forefront of the hospitality industry.
Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:
- Relevant Visual Communications qualification
- Experience: 5+ years of graphic design experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.) with a strong portfolio showcasing creative excellence across digital and print media.
- Leadership: Proven experience in a senior creative role, with the ability to manage and inspire a small design team.
- Vision: A deep understanding of branding and storytelling, with a passion for translating concepts into powerful visual narratives.
- Collaboration: A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work closely with marketing and other stakeholders.
Please submit a PDF/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: Cape Town, Century City Area
Level of Expertise: Mid-Senior
Remuneration: Negotiable
Consultant: Christine
Reference Number: #Chris2521
