Graphic Designer at PANDORA A/S

Job description

Role Summary

• pandora is currently seeking an ambitious and motivated graphic designer for our office in south africa. this is an exciting opportunity to work for the branded manufacturer that delivers the most personal jewellery experience
• Pandora Emerging Market an exclusive Jewellery brand is currently looking to strengthen their business in South Africa with a Graphic Designer.
• Produce or adapt all graphic materials for the Southern Africa markets for Marketing, Digital, Social, PR and VM. Ensure excellence and adherence to global guidelines for graphic materials in the Southern Africa markets. Be the brand guardian and ensure all markets are correctly represented graphically.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the correct visual image/graphic use in the Southern Africa markets.
• Responsible for supporting and supervising the Distributor markets regarding graphic material, adaptation etc.
• Being the expert on PANDORA graphic systems, utilising the PANDORA Library and being clear on the Corporate and Brand Visual Identity guidelines.

Layout adaptations and re-sizing of:

• Print ads, in store VM materials, banners, posters, online banners, Facebook posts, eDM’s, flyers, vouchers, catalogues, product catalogues (store binders), OOH and other materials.
• Participate in campaign localization and planning.
• Digital adaptation for jpeg & HTML5 banners.
• Development of creative elements for Social media via canvas/ carousel/ gif advertising layouts.

Qualifications

• University Degree / Graphic Design Qualification
• Language Skills
• English: Fluent (Verbal & Written)
• Computer Skills
• MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel)

Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Sales or Visual Merchandising
• Soft Skills Requirements
• Proven planning, coordination and implementation skills
• Understanding of corporate guidelines
• Proven design/ graphics skills
• Creative mind while adhering to design guidelines
• Excellent knowledge in design principles like grid and layout
• Able to focus on details without losing overall perspective
• Proven design/graphics skills
• Insight into modern marketing platforms and media
• Time management & ability to prioritise projects according to deadlines

Technical Competence Requirements

• Very good knowledge of Adobe products like-
• InDesign
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Flash
• Very good knowledge of typographical rules
• Very good knowledge of the 4-colour and pre-press processes. (creating catalogues ready to print)
• Understanding and proven ability with HTML5 and other on line/ digital elements