General:

• This is a great opportunity for an energetic, dynamic and highly creative designer to join the marketing department of a leading corporate group who have several well-known brands in their stable.

• Initially, the appointment will be on a fixed term three month probationary contract – after which a 2 year contract will be signed (including probationary period)

• The candidate must also be able to design for the digital environment. The candidate will have exceptional design skills plus been designing below the line elements, and understand the fundamentals of producing accurate, good looking professional work.

•  Fundamentally, a skill set is required for a strong capacity to develop concept, whether it be a new logo or corporate identity, a new website design or a new way for the brands to present and communicate its services and features.

• Working as part of a team on extremely high profile brands, it would be preferred that the candidate will have two – three years design experience.

• Keeps abreast of the latest design technics. Dialogues over design with the marketing team are expected and are held up as fundamentally important to yielding new and progressive designs.

The position will involve:

• Full responsibility for delivering projects within scope, time and budget

• Responsible for the highest creative and design standards are met

• Brand and CI custodian/gatekeeper on all projects or campaigns

• The position reports into the divisional director: Product And Marketing

Requirements:

• Relevant diploma or degree in graphic design

• 2-3 years digital web design programs experience

• 2-3 years designing below the line elements experience

• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure

• 2- 3 years’ experience working on leading brands from a “conceptual” level through to DTP stages is required

• An in depth understanding of the strategies that build strong brands, not purely advertising content

• Strong illustration skills an advantage

• Web design, knowledge of social media and digital design including e-mailers etc.

• South African citizen (only)

• Must have reliable transport (own vehicle)

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Ref: CT000444/PB