Midweight Designer at iKhokha

About the Job

Job Description

• We’re on the hunt to find an inspirational Mid-Weight Designer to join our forces. At iKhokha we pride ourselves on our diversity, unity, street smarts, curiosity and ability to solve problems. We’re a bunch of cool, humble and open people. What’s your USP?
• We’re looking for someone curious and collaborative who will be able to interpret and implement the creative vision across a broad range of projects ranging from digital, social, print, and motion. If that’s you, read on…

So, what will you do?

• You will produce a wide range of creative assets, from designing concept pitches to producing highly polished final artwork.
• You will work with Team Leads to create effective creative communication solutions that edify iKhokha as a brand and that help our merchants and potential merchants make decisions.
• You  must be capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas, show amazing attention to detail, and be well organized.

Deal Breakers

• Minimum 4 years of proven experience as a graphic designer or related role
• Design for a broad range of projects including print communication, packaging, and digital and moving images.
• Creation of digital design and assets for use on our website and social media platforms.
• To maintain the high visual standard, match, set, and assist others in maintaining this standard.
• Creation of presentations and mock-ups to present ideas/executions for approval.
• To bring fresh ideas and approaches by combining cultural awareness with an enquiring mind.
• A great eye and in-depth understanding of graphic design principles.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested.
• Illustration skills are advantageous.
• Adobe Creative Suite (In Design, Illustrator and Photoshop essential).
• Additional digital skills (e.g. After Effects, Premiere Pro, XD etc) would be an asset but not essential.
• Knowledge of HTML & CSS would also be an asset but not essential.
• Hubspot knowledge advantageous.
• Traditional typography and print skills.
• Proactive
• Positive mindset
• Good communication skills

Please submit a portfolio along with your CV for your application to be considered.

What would you be responsible for?

• Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs to visualize idea
• Design development and production for various design tasks and projects
• Roll-out of approved key visuals to various elements
• Ideate concepts for various projects and channels
• Layout and design of ideation presentations
• Presenting ideas to the Senior Art Director, Creative Director and/or the broader Growth Marketing Team
• Provide creative solutions for design issues
• Stay abreast with the latest design/industry trends across digital and traditional media

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Graphic Design/Visual Communications or equal to relevant tertiary education

Additional Information

Perks of joining the Tribe?

• You get to work in a high growth company. Sink your teeth into meaningful work with tangible results you are accountable for.
• Hybrid, remote and in office work models.
• Remuneration & Benefits. We offer Company contributions to Medical Aid and a Group Risk Scheme.
• Visionary Leadership. 
• Study leave.  
• Access to on demand learning and development.
• A friendly, collaborative culture and a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).
• If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our onsite Barista.