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Mid-Senior Graphic Designer

Durban, South Africa | Posted on 22/04/2025

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Job Information

  • Job Opening ID ZR_14420_JOB
  • Hours of Work Full-time with flexibility
  • Location Type In Office
  • Industry Advertising
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Salary R33 000 - R37 000 CTC plus hospital plan
  • Remuneration Term Per Month
  • Date Opened 22/04/2025
  • State/Province Kwazulu-Natal
  • City/Town Durban
  • Country South Africa

Job Description

Be part of a creative agency that collaborates with clients on a journey to uncover deep insights that grow and sustain new paths. If you are a highly skilled, and experienced Mid-Senior Graphic Designer you have the opportunity to play a key role in conceptualising and creating compelling visual assets across various platforms.

You will collaborate closely with the creative and account service team and clients to deliver high-quality designs that meet project objectives and exceed expectations. You will oversee and mentor other designers and be expected to demonstrate innovative problem solving and strong, creative,  conceptual thinking, technical design skills.  You need to feel comfortable to respectfully interrogate the client brief and have the ability to handle projects with appropriate autonomy

Responsibilities:

Creative Execution
  • Develop innovative and creative design concepts, graphics, and layouts for a diverse range of projects
  • Turn marketing goals into effective creative strategies.
Client Collaboration
  • Work closely with clients to understand their goals, requirements, and brand identities, translating their vision into impactful visual solutions that resonate with their target audience.
Concept Development and Project Management
  • Contribute original ideas and support campaign storytelling.
  • Effectively prioritise tasks and allocate resources to meet project goals.
  • Lead projects from concept to delivery 
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve client objectives.
Team Collaboration
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including copywriters, marketers, and other designers to brainstorm ideas, provide creative input, and ensure cohesive execution across all creative assets.

Mentorship & Collaboration
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to designers, fostering their professional growth and development within the team.
Client Engagement
  • Join client meetings to present design concepts.
  • Apply feedback constructively in revisions.
Brand Consistency
  • Uphold brand guidelines and standards across all design projects, ensuring consistency in messaging, tone, and visual identity to strengthen brand recognition and equity.
Quality Assurance
  •  Conduct thorough quality checks on all designs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project specifications and brand guidelines.
Industry Awareness
  • Stay current with design trends and tools to drive innovation and efficiency.



Requirements

Please note:
  • Overtime is the norm in this industry, so be willing to work overtime and on weekends where necessary however you will have the opportunity to gain back the overtime worked in line with BCEA.
  • Be able to handle working under extreme pressure, as there are multiple jobs in the system at any given time.
  • A link to your creative work OR portfolio is required upon application.
  • Certificates from recognised institutions that specialise in advertising, marketing, and graphic design.
  • Successful candidates will be tasked with a project for completion as part of the vetting process in order to be shortlisted to final stages. 

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
  • 5 years of experience in graphic design, preferably in an advertising agency or creative studio environment.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software (Figma and Canva).
  • Experience leading 1-3 creatives through concepts/creative campaigns.
  • Excellent knowledge of design principles, typography, and color theory.
  • Superior creative thinking, conceptualisation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Developed communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to successful completion.
  • Experience in motion graphics and/or video editing is a plus.



Benefits

  • This is a full-time position based in Durban
  • MAC desktop with the latest software will be provided at your place of work
  • Work back overtime in line with SA Labour Law
  • Hospital plan
  • Incredible culture of creative learning and collaboration