Responsibilities

• Conceptualize visuals based on a projects requirements.
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas to management (when needed)
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software applications such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign etc or by hand (in some cases)
• Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic.
• Maintenance of all web content including product updates and listings, banners and imagery, campaigns, visual storytelling and any further general digital content maintenance needed.
• Digital content production for advertising in collaboration with the marketing team including EDMs, blog posts, and any social specific campaigns.
• Create and maintain the companies brand guides, digital style guides and assets to ensure consistent messaging and design style.
• Develop promotional artwork for campaigns, product launches, events and social media.
• Assisting with the planning and overseeing of photo shoots / video production, including video editing.
• Support developers, sales and operations teams with additional collateral and other elements including ad hoc requests.
• Re-purpose creative concepts for all other digital requirements including: social media assets, banners, digital advertising, emails and corporate websites. Understanding asset usability and integrate these into the overall design concept across all platforms e.g. social, mobile, website.
• Retouching of brand images for digital content use.
• Implement new online initiatives and keep abreast of new and emerging technologies
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design.
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
• Preparing designs for digital or print publication.
• Designing the modules as per the scope of the work.
• Verifying the implemented design performs its intended behaviour.
• Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment.

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification/certificate with a minimum one to two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with photography and retouching.
• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is an advantage.
• Be experienced in Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Basic web design knowledge, HTML/ CSS and any front-end framework knowledge.
• Proven project management skills.
• Applicants must have their own computer/laptop and software to work remotely.
• Minimum of 6 months commitment required.