Senior Creative Designer at Aramex South Africa

Key Responsibilities

• Study design briefs, determine requirements and come up with design concepts.
• Oversee conceptualization of design projects.
• Create execution plans for projects and see them through to completion.
• Ensure the design team and junior designers are producing quality work and mentor them.
• Conceptualise original and unique designs and illustrations.
• Choose the right images, typography, graphics and layouts for the project.
• Ensure the products created are user-friendly and convey brand consistency with all projects.
• Coordinate between marketing and design teams to ensure smooth flow of work an.
• Stay up to date with the changing trends in the field and best practices.
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
• Work on design templates, presentations and brand guidelines
• Use the appropriate colors and layouts for each graphic
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final designs.
• Test graphics across various media.
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand
   

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive experience in graphic design
• minimum 6 years experience in a creative agency
• Strong conceptual ideas
• Worked on building brands and brand guidelines
• A strong portfolio of illustrations, other graphics, and/or compelling layouts.
• Familiarity with design software (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• A degree in Design, Fine Arts, or related field is a plus
   

       Competencies & Skills

• Good communication and verbal skills.
• Great time management skills
• Team player
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills