Graphic Design Graduate - Midrand at Mancosa

The main purpose of this role will be:

• To assist in ensuring that all design requirements from the marketing sector are designed and produced from start to finish
• Ensure all products requested for online display are photographed, edited, and formatted for the Dis-Chem Online Store
• 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 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 regard to the finalization of these different projects
• Consider recommendations of team member`s suggestions, on improving design dilemmas
• Assist in brainstorming 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 organize a team for photoshoots
• Ensure the Studio Manager is always informed and updated on 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