Senior Graphic Designer at Kontak Recruitment

• An established South African direct-selling organisation operating through a nationwide distributor network. The business supports entrepreneurial individuals by providing access to structured income opportunities, operational support, and compliance guidance. With a strong footprint in South Africa and selected Rest of Africa markets, the organisation places a strong focus on empowerment, creativity, innovation, and meaningful brand engagement.
• We are recruiting an experienced Senior Graphic Designer to take ownership of creative conceptualisation, design execution, and brand consistency across multiple marketing platforms and campaigns. This is a highly collaborative role suited to a creative leader who can translate concepts into impactful visual communication while mentoring and guiding junior designers within the creative team.
• This is an office-based role.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graphic Design Degree or related qualification.
• 8+ years’ experience in a Senior or Lead Graphic Designer role.
• Strong experience with catalogue design and layout work.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Strong understanding of branding, packaging, illustration, and presentation design.
• Experience managing multiple creative projects simultaneously.
• Portfolio of completed design projects required.

Key Competencies:

• Strong creative and conceptual thinking ability.
• Excellent attention to detail, both aesthetically and functionally.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high-quality output.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to guide and mentor junior designers.
• Adaptable and trend-aware with a passion for innovation.
• Strong accountability and ownership mindset.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Creative Design & Conceptualisation

• Conceptualise and develop innovative creative designs aligned to brand strategy and campaign objectives.
• Design original marketing material including illustrations, infographics, packaging, branding elements, catalogues, and presentations.
• Translate briefs and concepts into high-quality visual executions from concept through to final delivery.
• Generate creative concepts to support product and service marketing initiatives.

Brand Consistency & Artwork Management

• Ensure consistent application of brand identity across all marketing and communication material.
• Prepare artwork accurately for print and production, ensuring correct formats, colour codes, layouts, and specifications.
• Perform technical sign-off on catalogues and marketing material prior to print production.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with internal departments and creative teams to develop and extend campaign concepts across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with marketing and operational teams to deliver impactful creative solutions.
• Provide creative input and contribute to campaign ideation and visual storytelling.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to junior and mid-level designers.
• Contribute to a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Support continuous improvement and creative development within the design team.

Industry Trends & Innovation

• Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and industry developments.
• Research and implement new creative approaches to maintain design relevance and innovation.
• Identify opportunities to improve user experience and visual engagement across digital and print platforms.