Graphic Designer (Auckland Park) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

Reporting to the Creative Lead : Plan, conceptualise and create designs aligned to a range of SABC brand and platform briefs/requirements that adheres to Corporate standards/guidelines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PRODUCE AND MANAGE QUALITY DESIGN WORK

• Analyse the briefing from the clients.
• Initiate and brainstorm creative ideas for creative marketing design projects.
• Conduct own research into trends and creative resources.
• Identify the resource that can be used within the copywriting law.
• If required create own resources with the software or illustration by hand.
• Create unique and innovative designs and present based on clients brief of all forms of corporate and campaign material.
• Pay intense attention to detail and maintain a high standard of accuracy specially to spelling and numbers.
• Create and prepare multiple high quality collateral artwork in different formats for print, production or publication and posting, across a range of platforms.
• Utilise creative equipment effectively in the production.
• Identify and recommend new software and hardware equipment and development.

ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS

• Attend meetings with clients and suppliers to ensure the project meets the approval of all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the client, internal teams, agencies and suppliers on creative campaigns that relates to SABC projects for brands.
• Incorporate creative input from various stakeholders to enhance projects.
• Present the project to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide feedback on the progress of the project to various stakeholders.
• Manage/direct creative portion of various projects for allocated brands with the assistance of the creative team (including photographer) and ensure the delivery of the project and elements as and when required.

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND DOCUMENTATIONS

• Prepare specifications for internal and external quotes.
• Maintain accurate backup records of creative projects.
• Submit finalise quotes for billing and weekly work in progress (WIP) reports.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Ensure compliance with SABC policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the Broadcasting regulatory and policy provisions including but not limited to: Terms and Conditions in terms of creativity requirements.
• Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and monitor the implementation thereof. 

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree/ National Diploma in Graphic Design (NQF6/7)
• Multimedia and Copywriting added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years’ experience in graphic design (managing and apply creativity in major projects)

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Graphic Design Software (Adobe Creative Cloud Suite – InDesign, Photoshop and illustrator)
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams)
• Basic understanding of the Apple Macintosh Operating System
• Basic understanding of the Internet etc.
• Basic understanding of the organisations brands
• Basic understanding of Corporate Guidelines and applications
• Basic understanding of Copy writes laws relating to resources

SKILLS

• Creative, dynamic and Out-of-the-box thinker
• Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
• High attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Time management and deadline driven
• Ability to work under pressure
• Working overtime per project requirements
• Travel to regions to direct photoshoots per project requirements
• Interpersonal skills
• Establish and maintain relationships at all levels
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Customer service orientation