Office based with flexi hybrid approach.
This position is for a graphic designer, but our ideal candidate will also have experience in creating basic video content, infographics and motion graphic artworks.
New opportunity for a self-motivated, creative, and enthusiastic Graphic Designer interested in new experiences and professional growth to join our team in Cape Town to work on an innovative technology and mobility brand.
This position falls within the Marketing Department of Guud but will be responsible for providing graphic design solutions to Guud, as well as its partner companies (within the same industry).
The Graphic Designer will create, design, execute, and coordinate production of digital marketing materials that inspire, excite and educate our clients while communicating an effective message that promotes the brand objectives according to the company's marketing objectives.
Our ideal candidate has a natural talent and a disciplined approach to design, a keen eye for detail and is competent in brand assets design, application and roll-out.
You'll be working on a variety of aspects of designing collateral and content, including proposal templates, brochures, point of sale design, signage, vehicle branding, digital graphics for both social media and website use, and will be responsible for ensuring the Guud brand is well represented across all design functions.
Our ideal candidate will also have experience with designing and producing infographics and short but impactful video content which will be used on various marketing platforms.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Be responsible for the development and creation of graphic design materials required from Guud and our partners companies.
Produce both print and digital marketing assets (static and motion), including social media, online, infographics, collateral, point of sale branding, brochures, etc.
Ensure all marketing materials remain consistent and aligned with Guud's identity and marketing objectives.
Collaborate with key stakeholders (cross functional teams in aligning efforts and resources) to understand their needs and design effective content to achieve company goals.
Create and maintain templates and digital assets to ensure accurate presentation in multiple channels (web, email, or print) that align with Guud's objectives in the marketplace.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of composition and layout, colour, typeface selection, and other fundamentals of design.
Continuously stay abreast of and recommend new trends, approaches and technologies.
Develop and maintain the corporate identity brand guide.
ADDED VALUE FUNCTIONS:
Good copywriting skills with the ability to produce content for proposals, blogs, brochures, etc.
Videography and Photography (basic filming and editing)
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Degree in Graphic Design, related field, or the equivalent combination of education and work.
Minimum of 3 years graphic design experience / mid-level designer. Open to Junior level if you believe in your abilities!
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prepare files for production.
Effectively work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize, juggle, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Clear thinker, exercising good judgment in decision making.
Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and in a collaborative environment.
Self-starter with a sense of urgency and a strong passion for your work, impeccable attention to detail, and effectively meet deadlines and reactiveness to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to create marketing materials.
SOFTWARE DESIGN SKILLS:
Adobe Creative Cloud | Premier Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, In Design
Microsoft Office | Outlook, Planner, PowerPoint
Yodeck
WordPress
Canva
This job description describes the essential and ideal responsibilities to be performed. The functions listed are adaptable depending on the candidate's strengths and skillset.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
Which medium do you feel you have the strongest expertise in: Social Media, Print, Web, or Video?
Education:
Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:
graphic design: 3 years (Preferred)
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