Graphic Designer - ExeMan (Pretoria) at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Collaborate with internal clients in defining design requirements and ensure the delivery of fit-for-purpose design elements. 
• Conceptualise, visualise and create high-quality, creative designs in collaboration with internal and external clients, in line with the SARB brand and CI guidelines.
• Provide insights on key elements such as photographs, images, infographics, graphs and so forth for publications, communications and brand materials, conference collateral, animation, presentations, infographics and video.
• Plan and organise work in accordance with schedules agreed to with the Visual Communications Manager and provide regular feedback on progress to clients.
• Communicate with all clients to provide feedback, insights and guidance on design elements aligned to the SARB brand. 
• Collaborate with and provide expert advice to clients on all matters related to layout and design, software and processes.
• Prioritise work according to scheduled publications and urgency.
• Adhere to turnaround times in accordance with the Visual Communication’s Procedures and Standards document and agreed timelines from clients.
• Remain abreast of and apply leading practices to design and layout of visual communications materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

• a minimum of a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Graphic Design or an equivalent qualification; and
• at least three to five years’ experience in graphic design or animation.

Additional requirements include:

knowledge and skill in:

• industry, organisational and business awareness;
• quality assurance;
• continuous improvement;
• continued learning and/or professional development;
• business continuity planning;
• communications project management;
• communications legislation and governance, risk and compliance;
• communications reporting; and
• stakeholder management;
• experience in working with the Adobe Design Suite – Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro, After Effects; and
• excellent written and verbal communications skills.