Senior Graphic Designer - Pretoria at hearX Group

Job Purpose:

• Develop and improve the product range, UI/UX, corporate image and stationery and edit videos.

Minimum education (essential):

• Matric
• Diploma in Graphic Design, Digital Media or equivalent

Minimum education (desirable):

• Degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media or equivalent

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• 5 years

Required nature of experience:

• Graphic Design with the following programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, other vector based software (proof of projects will be required).
• Iconography, illustration and mobile app based design. 
• Campaign and promotion design and layout.
• Corporate identity design and establishment. 
• Print and digital marketing collateral design.
• Experience in the use of Sketch would be advantageous.
• Experience in UI/UX designs as well as mobile/tablet app design will be highly advantageous.
• 3D design and animation experience would be advantageous.

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Adobe Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects.
• Strong computer skills and excellent knowledge of Google Suite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint or other related software to design presentations.

Essential Competencies:

• Generating Ideas 
• Showing Composure
• Inviting Feedback 
• Team Working 
• Meeting Timescales
• Checking Things
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output

Important Competencies:

• Developing Expertise 
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Providing Insights
• Exploring Possibilities 
• Convincing People
• Articulating Information 
• Thinking Positively
• Embracing Change 
• Valuing Individuals
• Following Procedures
• Upholding Standards 
• Taking Action

Graphic Design 60%

• Act as brand custodian to ensure all material is aligned to CI and continuously provide constructive suggestions to improve.
• Contribute to design style, format, print production and timescales.
• Design content for social media, as well as other types of media for campaigns, proposals and pitches.
• Design traditional content such as brochures, flyers, business cards etc. 
• Design professional presentations to be used for pitches and conferences.
• Design of internal material. 
• Gather research and implement the latest design trends.
• Provide proactive feedback to the marketing team and relevant BA’s regarding status of products.

UI / UX Design 30%

• Plan, design and develop UX and UI.
• Improve and implement innovative ideas in terms of UX and UI.
• Design elements and iconography for app and website
• Design and correct any graphics on website and app UI’s.

Video Editing 5%

• Edit and compile videos from assets that are either created in Adobe Illustrator or Adobe After Effects.
• Edit and compile videos from existing footage or from stock footage.
• Edit and compile videos from footage received by external resources. 
• Edit videos that can be used for Social Media as well as Digital Campaigns.
• Incorporate the various product brands’ respective look & feel.
• Invite and incorporate Brand Lead, Marketing Lead and Management feedback into the videos.

QMS 5%

• Ensure that QMS guidelines are adhered to. 
• Ensure that all supporting documents are kept to date. 
• Ensure that all processes are kept relevant.