Cape Town: DTE Senior Graphic Designer (12 Month Contract) posted by O’Brien Recruitment

Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for design and video content creation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? If youre looking for an opportunity to elevate your career and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future, I have the perfect role for you.

We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join this forward-thinking and highly innovative FMCG team. This is a full-time, contract position where your talent and expertise will help drive the development of creative assets for both digital and offline platforms.

How to Apply:

Please email your CV with a link to your portfolio (including video’s you’ve created) (excluding Google Drive links) to .za.

Your Role: Create. Innovate. Inspire.

In this role, you will be instrumental in crafting visually stimulating and engaging designs that support our client’s mission to enhance their retailers’ operations. Your day-to-day will include:

• Strategic Idea Generator: Contributing to the development of impactful ideas and concepts, aligning with business strategies and campaign objectives throughout the process.
• Brief Whisperer: Interpreting project briefs and delivering stimulating visuals that meet content requirements.
• Visual Guru: Creating optimized visual assets for various applications, including sourcing images and audio.
• Video Maestro: Shooting, editing, and delivering high-quality video content tailored for diverse platforms.
• Photography Expert: Capturing and editing images that bring campaigns to life.
• Project Multitasker: Managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders effectively.
• Print Specialist: Ensuring print-ready artwork and vector files are polished and proof-perfect.

Who We’re Looking For:

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A tertiary qualification in graphic design, fine art, or a related field (preferred).
• Solid experience as a Graphic Designer or Visual Artist, with a robust portfolio showcasing both print and digital work.
• Strong experience in video and image creation is essential.
• Expertise in design fundamentals such as visual hierarchy, layout, typography, and color.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of design principles.
• Self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Quick learning ability and eagerness to master emerging capabilities.
• Strong adherence to brand guidelines, with the ability to adapt artwork as needed.
• A strong sense of teamwork and collaboration.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with Office 365.
• Knowledge of Figma (preferred).
• UX and Salesforce experience is advantageous.
• Bonus points for a great sense of humor!

Why Join Them?

• Be part of a dynamic, creative team that values collaboration and innovation.
• Work on high-impact projects that reshape how we engage with trade partners.
• Enjoy a hybrid working environment offering flexibility and balance.
• Benefit from great perks like unlimited coffee, water, and fresh fruit (within reason!).