Midweight Graphic Designer (x2)

The National Office has vacancies for X2 Midweight Graphic Designers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create designs from conceptualisation to highly finished creative/designs (including research into the relevant areas) Involvement in the full concept process, from the prototype stages through to production
• Provide fresh thinking, strong ideas, and a high level of craftsmanship across all elements of design
• Prepare and present draft designs to Marketing Manager and Head of Studio for review and approval. Managing the feedback and changes received with a good communication and efficiency
• Proactive ownership of the artwork generation [taking brand guidelines and visual identity into account] whilst adhering to agreed timelines, within a fast-paced environment environment
• Ensure work is efficiently provided to schedule and within the set deadlines. Ability to react timeously and efficiently to ad hoc last-minute briefs within tight deadlines
• Multitasking numerous creative executions effectively
• Collaboration with various stakeholders or with the design/marketing team. This would also include full involvement in the reviewing process of creative work produced by oneself and fellow designers
• Generate a range of creative outputs ranging from brochures, fact sheets, promotional material, newsletters, posters, emailers and presentations to website material, digital assets, social media creative and other
• Strong typographical, layout, visual hierarchy and proofreading skills. Responsible for spotting errors before artwork leaves the studio
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders as necessary to ensure all required briefs are delivered within specified timeframes. Engage with a range of audiences and in support of the strategic priorities
• Working closely with the appointed brand agency to interpret campaign work and ensure that additional campaign creation is produced per VI guides
• Ensure brand consistency in all visual designs created to maintain a cohesive brand image across the CI
• Staying abreast of design trends and techniques

Competencies Required:                                                                                                           

• Fully proficient in Adobe Creative Suite [Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign] and MS Office
• A creative thinker, excellent at idea generation and visualisation
• Ability to verbally and visually communicate effectively
• An eye for detail and a methodical organised way of working even when multi-tasking
• A good understanding of the print process and setting up artwork correctly for print
• Knowledge of animation and digital design is advantageous

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Minimum of a Degree in Visual Communication / Graphic Design / Communication Design with a strong design portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects across multiple mediums

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience within a Design capacity gained in house or within an agency

The IIE's Vega School, Varsity College and MSA are Equal Opportunity Employers . However, preference will be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.

Click here to apply: https://varsitycollege.simplify.hr/Vacancy/86646