Job Description
This exciting role is for aDigital Designerin our Johannesburg office. If you have a passion for digital design—well-crafted, user experience focused and future fit, this is the role for you
Responsibilities
Digital campaign work, including web, app, and mobile design
Mailer design
Digital publication design
UX & UI design
Social media design
Animation / Gif
Additionally:
Keep up to date with current and emerging design trends and technologies, continually look for opportunities to push our design further
Manage the delivery of the briefs/concepts through to final deliverables, ensuring all artworks are delivered on time and to specification
Be able to present to clients in a logical, exciting manner
Help with the broader design team’s workload where appropriate
Effectively manage time and be responsible towards meeting deadlines
Train and mentor team members as needed
Ensure a consistent visual identity and look and feel across all deliverables in order to maximize the consumer experience and brand identity
Demonstrate a clear understanding and ability to translate brands into digital executions and think ‘digital first’ when creating design experiences
Understand client strategies, business problems and briefs, and translate these into creative design solutions and executions
Qualifications
4 years’ experience working as a digital designer
Strong experience of Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe XD)
Experience in Animation / HTML / Hype 4.0 / After Effects / Premiere Pro / Invision / Sketch would be advantageous
Ability to conceptualize and create wireframes, as well as fully designed creative roll out
Passion for web design, user experience and user interface design
Adapt to change and respond positively to new challenges and deadlines, delivering excellence under pressure
An eye-catching portfolio that demonstrates a strong range of digital design across multiple digital channels, from wireframes and prototyping to final creative
A relentless focus on attention to detail and consistency
An ability to take ownership and work in an autonomous manner
Imaginative hands-on creative thinker who is curious about clients' products or services
Can manage the delivery of the approved concepts through to final deliverables, ensuring all artworks are delivered on time and to spec
Strong communication skills with the ability to manage key stakeholders
Strong presentation skills; comfortable presenting internally and externally.
A can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile, including work after-hours as needed.
Additional Information
Personality
Solution orientated
Curious
Comfortable in a high performance, fast-paced environment
Open and active team player
Self-starter who can inspire others
Great communicator
Trustworthy
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful
Publics group is proud to be an Equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity plan. All appointments will be based on Qualifications, experience and best fitbut preference will be given to all affirmation action candidates or designated groups.
