Senior Graphic Designer – Contract (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Graphic Designer to join the Pretoria team on a contract basis. The contract duration will be 12 - 24 months.

• Lead the conceptualisation design and execution of creative campaigns across multiple platforms
  
• Develop innovative visual concepts that align with business objectives and brand strategy
  
• Produce high-quality design assets for digital social media website email marketing events presentations and print collateral
  
• Provide creative guidance and mentorship to junior designers and marketing team members
  
• Ensure all creative output maintains exceptional quality standards and brand consistency
  
• Develop and execute social-first creative strategies across platforms such as: LinkedIn Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter) and YouTube
  
• Create engaging static animated and video-based content designed to increase audience engagement and brand awareness
  
• Design social media campaigns tailored to platform-specific audiences and best practices.
  
• Monitor current social media design trends and adapt content accordingly
  
• Collaborate with content creators copywriters and marketing teams to develop impactful campaigns
  
• Utilise AI-powered creative tools to enhance content development efficiency and innovation
  
• Generate AI-assisted visual concepts imagery graphics and campaign assets
  
• Leverage AI tools for: Image generation Video creation and editing Motion graphics Creative ideation Content repurposing Design automation
  
• Develop processes and governance for responsible AI usage within creative workflows
  
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to improve creative output and productivity
  
• Maintain and strengthen the companys visual identity across all channels
  
• Develop and manage brand guidelines and creative standards
  
• Ensure consistency across all customer-facing communications and marketing materials
  
• Partner with marketing and business stakeholders to develop integrated campaigns
  
• Translate campaign strategy into compelling visual executions
  
• Provide creative solutions that support lead generation engagement recruitment and brand-building initiatives
  
• Contribute to campaign planning and creative brainstorming sessions
  
• Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and quality standards
  
• Coordinate with printers agencies freelancers videographers and other external suppliers
  
• Review and approve artwork before production and publication
  
• Ensure efficient workflow management and project prioritisation
  

Requirements

• Grade 12
  
• Bachelors Degree National Diploma or equivalent qualification in: Graphic Design Visual Communication Multimedia Design or Digital Design
  
• Minimum 58 years professional graphic design experience
  
• Proven experience managing social media creative campaigns
  
• Demonstrated experience creating engaging digital-first content
  
• Experience working with AI-powered creative and content generation tools
  
• Strong portfolio showcasing: Branding projects social media campaigns Digital marketing assets Motion graphics/video content AI-generated creative work
  
• Valid drivers license and own transport as some travel is required
  

Required Skills:

Grade 12 Bachelors Degree National Diploma or equivalent qualification in: Graphic Design Visual Communication Multimedia Design or Digital Design Minimum 58 years professional graphic design experience Proven experience managing social media creative campaigns Demonstrated experience creating engaging digital-first content Experience working with AI-powered creative and content generation tools Strong portfolio showcasing: Branding projects social media campaigns Digital marketing assets Motion graphics/video content AI-generated creative work Valid drivers license and own transport as some travel is required

Required Education:

Grade 12Bachelors Degree National Diploma or equivalent qualification in: Graphic Design Visual Communication Multimedia Design or Digital Design

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1