About the position
We are seeking a talented Senior Brand and Marketing Designer to join our team in Johannesburg. As a Senior Brand and Marketing Designer, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of creative designs that align with our brand image and marketing strategies across Africa. You will collaborate with the Marketing Manager to drive brand awareness and engagement through various design projects. Your role will involve creating visual content for print and digital platforms, ensuring consistency and quality in all marketing materials.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and produce visually compelling marketing materials, including printed literature (catalogues, brochures, flyers, packaging, product sheets) and digital assets (email, web, social media, video).
- Ensure all materials are accurate, brand-compliant, and print-ready, including managing pre-press file preparation and liaising with printers when needed.
- Participate in development of creative concepts for marketing campaigns, promotions, and brand initiatives, in collaboration with the marketing team.
- Design engaging social media content (static and animated) for multiple platforms, aligned with marketing objectives.
- Create and edit video content (short-form promotional videos, product demonstrations, testimonials) for digital and social use.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
- Act as a brand guardian, maintaining consistency of visual identity across all touchpoints and educating stakeholders on brand standards.
- Collaborate closely with marketing, product, and sales teams to develop impactful creative assets that drive engagement and support business goals.
- Stay current with industry trends, design best practices, and new technologies in print, digital, and video.
Skills and Experience:
- 3 - 5 years’ professional graphic design experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating work across both print and digital.
- Proven experience in preparing accurate, high-quality print materials, including technical knowledge of pre-press, colour management, and print production processes.
- Solid experience in designing for social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, etc.).
- Video editing and motion graphics skills — comfortable using tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (or equivalent).
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and strong familiarity with digital production tools.
- Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to delivering polished, brand-aligned work.
- Strong creative thinking and conceptual ability — able to translate marketing briefs into engaging visual content.
- Excellent time management and project management skills — able to handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset and experience working cross-functionally within marketing and business teams.
- Experience within direct selling, retail, consumer goods, or lifestyle brands (preferred but not essential).
Desired Skills:
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Graphic Design
- Video Editing
