Senior Graphic Designer (JB6079)
Northriding, Johannesburg, Gauteng
R 40 – 45 000 CTC per month
This role will begin as a three-month fixed term contract, with possibility of conversion to a permanent position (However no guarantee)
Industry: Direct Selling | Retail | FMCG

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.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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