Graphic Design Graduate - Midrand at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Graphics Design Graduate to join their team. The main purpose of this role will be to assist in ensuring that all design requirements from the marketing sector are designed and produce from start to finish. To ensure all products request for Online are photographed, edited and formatted for the Dis-Chem Online Store. To ensure all photography projects are done efficiently and within the time constraints.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or Relevant

Job Specification…

• Think creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.
• Use innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time.
• Develop design concepts by gathering information and data through research.
• Assist with developing interactive design.
• Resize and quality check on product images.
• General understanding of UX design principles.
• Design upload and build website landing pages.
• General HTML and CSS coding.
• Great attention to detail in copy and design elements.
• Assist with the Design & update of email templates.
• Assist with building the email in HTML & CSS.
• Assist with creating traceable links for the emailer.
• Assist in requesting, uploading and managing email databases.
• Work as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers
• and marketing specialists to ensure high quality work.
• Ensure team members that are on-board with the different projects are in the loop with regards to the finalization of these different projects.
• Consider recommendations of team member`s suggestions, on improving design dilemmas.
• Assist in brain storming sessions with the team.
• Ensure a sense of respect and professionalism when working with other team members.
• Share knowledge and ideas with other team members when they are in need.
• Participant in any market research or digital testing with the team.
• Be able to lead and organise a team for photoshoots.
• Ensure Studio Manager is always informed and updated of all photography events and schedules.

Competencies

Essential:

• Excellent design and industry knowledge
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Attentional to details
• Excellent organizing skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen 
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport