Graphic Designer at PinPointMedia

What will you be doing? 

At PinPoint Media, we understand the importance of digital content delivery in today’s world of brand and business marketing. Our data-driven, human-inspired approach ensures that our content cuts through the noise and resonates with audiences, this is where you come in.

We are looking for a diligent and talented Graphic Designer to join our fantastic and ambitious media team as we grow and expand our offices in South Africa. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously from our Cape Town offices. This role will include remote working with our fast-paced UK creative studio. Consisting of assisting colleagues with campaign data, client results and aligning deliverables with the client strategies this role comes with a high level of diversity and excitement.

Our environment encourages knowledge sharing, learning, and mentoring as the team
grows internationally. As a business, we welcome new thinking, fresh ideas and innovative and different points-of-view.

You Will

• Work collaboratively with the entire team to develop and execute design concepts for various traditional marketing materials and digital media.
• Create high-quality designs that are visually appealing, impactful and align with our clients' brand guidelines.
• Look beyond a brief to uncover new and exciting ways of bringing an idea to life.
• Display a natural eye for design – attending to finer details, understanding how much is too much, and the value of the “finishing touch”.
• Act as a hub for all design assets internally including marketing, projects & client opportunities.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are maintained.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies and incorporate them into our clients' designs as appropriate.
• Provide creative direction and guidance to junior designers or freelancers as required.
• Have experience designing across digital, motion, brand and pitch.
• Ability to understand and interpret clients’ requirements instantly.
• Confident and articulate, with the ability to voice and share ideas and opinions both internally and with clients

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing traditional marketing and social media design, preferably in a creative agency setting.
• Desire to be challenged and open to feedback.
• High level of detail and accuracy.
• Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Cloud software, including; InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Knowledge of motion graphics software such as After Effects is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Strong written skills.
• Confident and articulate, with the ability to voice and share ideas and opinions both internally and with clients.
• Confident in own abilities and be able to proactively influence clients and manage their expectations.
• Creative and imaginative with an eye for colour, balance, and layout.
• Good time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines and quick turnarounds on projects.
• Able to work cross-functionally to keep all team members up to date on projects and statuses.

Characteristics

• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Creativity with high attention to detail.
• Able to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• A problem-solver who is proactive, driven, and ultra-organised.
• Self-motivated and ambitious.
• Great team player with a client-centric focus and possess the ability to build strong and effective working relationships.
• Punctual and willing to work hours as required on-location to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Sense of humour.