Graphic Designer

Discovery Corporate and Employee BenefitsGraphic Designer About DiscoveryDiscovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives.

We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery.

Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.

As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.About Discovery Corporate And Employee BenefitsDiscovery Employee Benefits is the first and only employee benefits provider to be shaping employee behaviour, creating healthier and wealthier workforces.

It is an exciting business to be in as we reimagine the way retirement savings and life insurance is brought to companies and employees.Key PurposeThe vacancy is for a graphic design role within the Discovery Corporate and Employee Benefits business unit.

The role requires the Graphic Designer to create visual concepts to communicate, inform and captivate our stakeholders .

This will include a wide range of material such as mail templates, banners, brochures, flyers, posters, booklets, guides, newsletters, videos, etc.Areas of responsibility may include but not limited toTranslate strategic direction and technical content into high-quality design using the brand identity.Liase and work with stakeholders to understand and determine their design requirementsDevelop concepts, graphics and layouts for Corporate and Employee Benefits product collateralDevelop concepts and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of colour, text, font style, imagery, and layoutManage workflow, prioritize tasks and keep stakeholders updated on progress and timelinesPrepare rough drafts, storyboards for discussion based on agreed briefReview final layouts, suggest improvements and enhancements if requiredUpdate and maintain design index, and library of open files, images etc.Keep abreast of and understand the latest trends and how they can be used and implemented within a corporate environmentWorking independently as well as cooperatively with the communications and marketing teams to meet deadlinesPersonal Attributes And SkillsThe successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies : Exceptional creativity and innovationExcellent time management and organisational skillsAccuracy and attention to detailAn understanding of the latest trends and their role within a corporate environmentProfessional approach to time, costs and deadlinesHighly adaptable and resilient (Able to work under pressure)Ability to work both independently and participate as a member of a cross-functional team.Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks simultaneouslyAble to work independentlyAble to work in conditions of change, flexible and open to learn new languages and architectureRecognise unique demands of marketing / communication deadlines and of non-conventional working hoursEducation, Skills and ExperienceEducation & training qualification in Graphic Design (Degree or Diploma)Must have a minimum of 1 years' graphic design experienceWork experience in a similar environment would be an advantageMust be proficient in : Microsoft OfficeAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe IndesignAdobe Premier ProAdobe DreamweaverTypographyEmployment EquityThe Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.EMPLOYMENT EQUITYThe Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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