We are seeking a Lead / Senior Designer to take ownership of creative execution across multiple brands. This is a hands‑on, senior role for a design leader who combines exceptional visual craft, strong brand thinking and advanced technical skill across static, digital and motion design. You will be the creative standard‑setter, responsible for maintaining brand consistency, elevating creative output and translating business and marketing objectives into premium, high‑impact design work.
Main job function
* Lead creative execution across multiple group brands, ensuring brand integrity, consistency and premium quality.
* Interpret brand strategy, marketing briefs and business objectives into clear, compelling visual solutions.
* Act as the first point of approval on all design outputs before leadership sign‑off.
* Proactively improve and evolve brand visual systems where required, without diluting core identity.
Design Execution (Hands‑On)
1. Digital advertising (display, social, performance assets)
2. Print (OOH, POS, brochures, internal collateral)
3. Web and UI‑related assets
4. Campaign creative and brand storytelling
* Develop and execute motion graphics, animations and video assets for digital platforms and campaigns.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Motion Graphics & Multimedia
1. Social media
2. Paid media
3. Brand videos and campaign rollouts
* Collaborate with marketing and content teams to bring campaigns to life through motion and video.
Collaboration & Workflow
* Work closely with Marketing, Brand, Digital and external partners to deliver cohesive campaigns.
* Provide clear creative direction and constructive feedback to mid‑level/junior designers or freelancers when required.
* Manage creative timelines and deliverables to meet deadlines without compromising quality.
Qualifications
Relevant Degree / Diploma
Experience/Criteria
* Minimum 10 years’ professional experience in graphic design, with proven senior‑level responsibility.
* Demonstrated experience working across multiple brands or large, fast‑paced organisations.
* Strong background in motion graphics and multimedia.
* Proven ability to manage high volumes of work while maintaining creative excellence.
Technical Expertise (Expert Level Required)
* Adobe Creative Suite (Expert):
* Photoshop
* Illustrator
* InDesign
* After Effects
* Premiere Pro
* Strong understanding of layout, typography, colour theory and visual hierarchy.
* Experience preparing artwork for both digital and print production.
Remuneration
R50 CTC pm
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
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