The Faircape Group constitutes a group of companies with interests in a number of activities including healthcare, retirement holdings, telecommunications and an ISP, utility management and infrastructure installation, property management and related activities.
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate Graphic Designer to join our Marketing Team based in Claremont, Cape Town.
The successful applicant will be exposed to a wide variety of business units across a diverse and growing company.
We are looking for someone who can offer ideas that are innovative and produce high quality work on a tight deadline.
Duties will include, but are not limited to: Supporting senior designers in various projects, which could involve tasks like creating layouts, editing images, or preparing design files for production Responsible for creative concept, design and roll out of marketing collateral across the group Maintain design brand consistency according to the brand guidelines across all deliverables for the Faircape Group Creating design to be used on various brand websites and social media platforms under the Faircape Group.
Provide creative concepts and outputs Work closely with our Marketing and Brand Managers to ensure that the creative output is aligned with the business objectives.
Keep up to date on design and advertising trends across the different business/service offerings Share inspiring work with the Marketing team.
Communicate effectively across the various parts of the group, accepting feedback and changes as part of the ask Effectively make use of the digital filing system and adhere to existing guidelines Communicate with various suppliers to acquire quotes and sign off soft proofs Source images from Shutterstock and Envato Elements Work as part of a close-knit marketing team who support each other to serve the greater good of the company Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised institution Experience and knowledge: Proven experience as a professional graphic designer - previous experience in an advertising, design agency or corporate environment is preferable.
Design and DTP print collateral for in-house printing.
Ability to take a concept/brief from design through to print.
Strong proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
Basic understanding of User Interface Design.
Experience with Wordpress and utilizing website builders such as Divi Builder and Elementor is essential.
Experience with a CRM platform (such as ZOHO, Mailchimp, Hubspot) is preferable but not essential.
Basic understanding of the Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets).
Experience with After Effects/Premiere Pro is a plus, but not essential.
Skills & Attributes: Deadline driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
The incumbent will need to have the ability to take work from concept to final execution within deadlines A strong portfolio of previous work Problem-Solving, capacity to find visual solutions to communication challenges.
Attention to Detail, must have precision in design elements and overall composition.
Team player Strong communication skills.
Incorporate feedback and take/give direction well.
Clear understanding of Social Media - particularly Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Specific Requirements Solid and positive references Clear health record Clear credit record No criminal record We offer Barista produced coffee available all day to all our staff at Claremont.
With centrally located and modern offices just across from Cavendish in Claremont, Faircape offers a market-related salary from R 19 000.00 Cost to Company per month.
Salary will be dependent on experience, knowledge, qualifications, attributes and skills.
Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45-minute lunch break.
The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi-time between 07h00 and 18h00.
Faircape Benefits: Quarterly performance bonuses Long service leave Onsite Barista (free coffee) Vending machine with great subsidised snacks Discount on our internet (ISP) packages Flexi-time (working hours) Subsidised parking To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our informative website - https://faircape.co.za/ Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful