Digital Designer at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading property marketing agency is looking for a Digital Designer to join their dynamic creative team, driving world-class digital communication and property marketing. The agency is based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, and is a global turnkey property marketing agency. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute designer to drive impactful, high-performing electronic communication, with a strong focus on emailers that not only look beautiful but also achieve measurable results. You will conceptualize, design, and build mailers in line with the electronic communication strategy and brand guidelines. If you have at least 3 years’ experience in a digital-focused role, strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and a deep passion for digital design, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute all electronic mailers to be world-class, responsive, and align with strategic goals for measurable results (70%).
• Optimize email campaigns by applying best practices in segmentation, audience personalization, and continuously analysing performance metrics (e.g., open rates, CTR).
• Work with writers to ensure cohesive messaging and design.
• Manage databases for data integrity and compliance, ensuring speedy and error-free execution.
• Design effective static and animated Google Display Ads that follow best practices for optimization (image, copy, CTA) and conversion.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on Google Ads to analyse results and iterate creative for improved ROI.
• Design engaging, scroll-stopping social media content (for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) and adapt designs for various formats (stories, reels).
• Ensure social media designs align with the content creators' messaging strategy and brand voice.
• Provide ad hoc design support across various digital and print touchpoints, including brochures, presentations, and banners.
• Work with other designers to ensure the consistent application of corporate identity (CI) across all platforms.

Requirements:

• A Graphic Design Diploma or a higher relevant qualification is essential.
• At least 3 years of design experience, preferably in digital roles.
• Proven, demonstrable ability to design, build, and successfully execute email marketing campaigns.
• Strong skills in the core professional creative tools, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Familiarity with major email marketing platforms.
• A solid understanding of digital design principles applicable to email, social media, and paid digital advertising.
• Experience in property or real estate marketing is advantageous.
• Exposure to luxury and lifestyle brands is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of ad design optimization for search and social media platforms is advantageous.
• Familiarity with audience targeting, analytics, and campaign reporting is advantageous.