Graphic Designer

The graphic designer will be working closely with managers, other designers and members in the marketing team, servicing various business units within the Capital Legacy Group. The work environment is busy with high creative expectations requiring critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with great time-management and collaboration skills, exceptional attention to detail and in-depth understanding of design principles. Based in Bryanston full-time, on-site.

Key skills

• Graphic Design
• Layout (critically important)
• Image manipulation
• DTP: traditional (preparing artwork for print and production)
• DTP: digital (optimising artwork for various digital and online platforms)
• Multimedia/UI design is a bonus, but not at the expense of demonstrable traditional design and layout skills

Outputs and responsibilities

• Forms
• Reports
• Guides § Presentations
• Brochures
• Social Media creative
• Emails (including implementation on platforms such as Mailchimp or Everlytic)
• Sales and training material
• Events collateral
• Branding and signage
• Logo design
• Digital illustration when required
• Constant improvement on deliverables within brand guidelines
• Review and quality control of own work
• Liaising with printers and other service providers

Attributes and abilities

• Multi-tasker with good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Team player willing to pitch in on all aspects of design requirements
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Critical thinker and problem-solver
• Good listening and communication skills
• Attention to detail

Core software proficiencies

• Adobe Creative Cloud
  •  InDesign
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Bonus proficiencies

• Mailchimp / Everlytic
• After Effects
• Premiere Pro
• Figma
• XD

Education and experience requirements

• Matric
• Design qualification, preferably a BA or BTech in graphic design, multimedia or related.
• 5+ years’ marketing department (preferably corporate environment) or creative agency experience

Portfolio

• Strong portfolio required, showcasing implemented work and projects, rather than conceptual ideas.

Remuneration is market related