Intermediate Designer at Digital Outsource Services (Pty) Ltd

Job description

Duties will include, but not limited to:

The position will involve the following areas of responsibility:

• Create usable, innovative digital designs and modifications as required
• Create marketing material for our Marketing and Promotions departments which will include banners, landing pages, flyers, and direct marketing packs
• Work closely with key stakeholders to establish project guidelines that consistently support branding and messaging initiatives
• Follow principles of good web design, ensuring that design layouts are compliant to the latest Web standards
• Maintain graphic and technical knowledge by attending design workshops and reviewing professional publications where possible taking a proactive approach to develop your knowledge and gain experience

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The job holder may be required to complete any other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential Requirements:

• Competent use of Adobe’s Creative Cloud Suite with a respectable understanding of HTML & CSS
• Proven commercial experience in Motion Graphics - After Effects/Premier/Final Cut Pro
• Relevant Diploma/Degree or similar in a related field such as digital design, graphic design
• Proficient in using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Good Typography/Layout skills
• Photography experience
• A solid design and digital understanding with the ability to deliver a succinct and effective technical design
• Possess strong design and conceptual skills
• Awareness of international web standards

Advantageous Requirements:

• HTML5 / CSS3
• Client Facing experience

Job Requirements:

• Brand knowledge awareness
• Being a brand guardian
• Good knowledge of the design process and principles
• A good working knowledge of responsive design and mobile first practices

Personal Competencies:  

• Self-motivated and able to use your initiative  
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise  
• Excellent communication (oral and written)
•  Excellent interpersonal skills  
• Good presentation skills  
• Must be able to work to and achieve tight deadlines in a pressurised environment  
• Logical thinker
• Able to adapt and pick up new techniques Able to work autonomously or within a team
• Able to challenge the status quo    
• This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted.
• The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement, therefore a qualification verification check will be done.