Digital Learning: Senior Visual Designer at TFG (The Foschini Group)

The Senior Visual Designer is responsible for the development of digital learning content. This entails effectively articulating the learning requirements of business, alignment with digital standards and developing these within the parameters of the learning platform. This role may interface with other internal business stakeholders and training vendors

Key performance areas will be:

• Required to create quality custom graphics and digital collateral across multiple brands, platforms and devices.
• The key output will be in the form of a Visual Board (VB) which is designed based on the Story Board (SB) created by the Instructional Designer.
• The incumbent requires a deep understanding of what the digital platform is technically capable of hence there is close collaboration required between this role and that of the developers.
• The incumbent will have to ensure consistency by adhering to aesthetic design, style| digital guidelines.
• Prepare mock-ups and present these before deciding on a final design | concept. Manage work files, the stock image database, all photography, and reference materials.
• Ensure SLAs and design standards are met.
• Remain abreast of emerging trends and technologies in the web development, design and digital learning fields.
• There is an expectation that a model of continuous improvement is applied. Often this role is expected to work under pressure
• Coach and | or mentor within your domain when required
• Support internal QA and peer review

Requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in a design Studio or Agency space
• A qualification in graphic design and/or multimedia
• Exposure to digital learning methodologies would be preferred
• Proficient in Adobe creative cloud suite
• Excellent Illustrator and Photoshop skills
• Experience in Vyond and After Effects preferred
• Experienced in applying good visual design principles, typography, good visual hierarchy, grid-based design, colour harmony, and gestalt
• Remain abreast of emerging trends and technologies
• Contribute to discovery | idea generation sessions
• Create quality custom graphics and digital collateral across multiple brands and devices
• Prepare visual boards and present these before deciding on a final design | concept
• Manage work files, the stock image database, all photography, and reference materials
• Passion for storytelling using animation
• An understanding of Design thinking principles
• An understanding of Learning Experience or Instructional Design