Graphic Designer
Physical location of position
Johannesburg
Type
Full-time, Hybrid
Purpose of the job :
SearchKings Africa™ is looking for a talented Graphic Designer to join our creative team. You will be responsible for creating high-quality marketing materials and visual content that supports our brand and client objectives. You will collaborate with design, development, project management, product, and strategy teams to deliver compelling creative solutions that meet business goals.
The role requires strong graphic and marketing design skills along with excellent communication abilities, as there is significant interaction with senior stakeholders and internal teams. Web development skills are highly desirable.
This is a great opportunity for a creative, eloquent, and organised designer to make a significant impact on the department, with plenty of independence and flexibility within the role.
Job Responsibilities
- Stay current with advertising and web design best practices, standards, processes, and emerging software to create industry-leading visual solutions
- Execute creative requests independently, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and design standards
- Work collaboratively with designers, developers, and project managers to continually refine and elevate both technical and creative aspects of our products and workflows
- Conduct independent research and work with stakeholders to understand technical requirements and business objectives as they relate to design projects
- Effectively communicate creative ideas and strategies to all project stakeholders
- Contribute to creative discipline and promote continuous improvement within the team
- Take on diverse design responsibilities, including:
- Creative strategy development
- Branding and brand identity
- Logo design
- Concept design and ideation
- Web design and digital assets (banners & videos)
- Presentation design
- Marketing collateral
Required Skills & Experience
- 3-5+ years of experience in graphic design, ideally within an agency setting or handling digital marketing and web design
- Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- Strong conceptual thinking and design execution abilities in both visual and interaction design
- Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Solid understanding of the distinction between creative expression and commercial requirements
- Experience in creative project management (timelines, deliverable management, etc.)
- Intermediate knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web development
- Familiarity with version control systems like Bitbucket
- Basic knowledge of WordPress platform development
- Understanding of motion graphics, video editing, and animated media creation
- Comprehensive knowledge of:
- Graphic design principles
- UI/UX design
- Web development basics
- Web banner creation
- Wireframes and mock-ups
- Branding and typography
- Email design and journeys
- Creative ideation processes
What Makes You Perfect for This Role
- Deep understanding of graphic design principles, web design, UI/UX, and vector art best practices
- Exceptional communication skills with strong interpersonal and written abilities
- Ability to translate creative ideas and attention to detail into practical, business-minded design solutions
- Strong problem-solving skills with creative and effective approaches
- Aftereffects and/or animation software knowledge and skills
- Comfortable working under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality standards
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with careful attention to detail
- Passion for design and eagerness to collaborate with creative team members
- Self-motivated, organised, and accountable work approach
