Senior Graphic Designer - Somerset West Verfied

R 25000 per month Somerset West, Western Cape Somerset West, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 04-02-2020 7:04:12 AM
31-03-2020 7:04:12 AM
Position: Senior Graphic Designer
Area: Somerset-West
Industry: Great national company
Salary: R23 000 - 25 000 p/m (neg)
Type: Permanent position
To start: ASAP
CV deadline: 12 February 2020

Send a WORD format CV, NOT a PDF format CV.
CV to include: ID number, nationality, equity status (African etc.) languages, address, notice period, current reason for wanting to leave & previous reasons for leaving, current & required salary, references, computer literacy & photo.
NOTE:
• Send certified Matric certificate, ID copy and highest qualification with application
• Provide a clear motivation for the position
• Please send design portfolio with the CV as an attachment or a website

Requirements, skills and experience
• Completed matric/ Grade 12
• Graphic design qualification (beneficial)
• 3 – 5 years graphic design experience
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Premier Pro)
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word & PowerPoint)
• Need strong illustration skills
• Good understanding of print and digital design (responsive, mobile etc.)
Duties

• Interpret briefs and develop creative artwork on campaign basis
• Be able to manage project from brief to print
• Design marketing material for print and web as follows:
• Logo designs, customer communication (leaflets/ emailers etc.), product mockups, packaging design, block mounts, posters, POS, Social media, Website banners/ Landing pages, Google ads & ad-hoc requests
• Create social media content (Instagram stories, main feed posts etc.)
• Assist with any in-house design required e.g. Retail Bulletin updates, store collateral etc.
• Image edits: Color corrections where needed
• Email marketing: Design promotional emailers, upload & implement in DotDigital, submit to manager for approval
• Social media: Clear understanding of social media and artwork formats & understanding social media marketing
• Video: Create videos for social media & edit where required
• May be required to assist with team functions & attending events
Required characteristics

• Creative, energetic, hard-working & problem-solver
• Deadline driven & good time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Be able to work independently & prioritize
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to adapt & respond to feedback to implement changes in a timely manner
• Stay up to date with latest design & social media trends