Job title : Manager - Visual Design Commercial Operations SA Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : December 14, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Responsibilities Lead & Inspire: Guide a dynamic team of Visual Designers and UI Designers to develop visually compelling products that are both brand-aligned and user-focused.
Creative Direction: Drive the creation of design solutions across digital touchpoints, including websites, apps, social media, and marketing collateral.
Hands-On Problem Solving: Take an active, hands-on approach to solving design challenges.
Whether it's refining layouts, reworking interactions, or developing innovative visual solutions, you'll roll up your sleeves to address obstacles and ensure the delivery of high-quality, user-centered outcomes.
Collaboration: Work closely with UX, Motion, and Digital Designers, ensuring seamless integration of visual and functional design elements.
Innovation: Explore cutting-edge design trends and technologies, constantly pushing boundaries to elevate our design output.
Brand Stewardship: Ensure all designs reflect the Telco brand's visual identity while also being flexible enough to adapt to specific project needs.
Project Ownership: Manage design projects from concept to completion, including providing feedback, ensuring quality, and meeting deadlines.
Team Development: Mentor and develop the skills of your team, fostering an environment of creativity, learning, and growth.
Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
Experience: 8+ years of experience in a design environment (studio or agency), with at least 3 years leading a team.
Design Mastery: Strong graphic, UI, and interaction design skills, with an impressive portfolio showcasing responsive web design, mobile apps, motion graphics, and branding.
Tools: Proficiency in Adobe CC Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, After Effects), and experience with design tools such as InVision, Sketch, or Figma.
Hands-On Approach: Proven ability to jump into the design process to resolve visual and interaction challenges, driving projects forward with innovative, real-time solutions.
Communication: Excellent ability to articulate design concepts to both the team and stakeholders, offering clear, actionable feedback.
Creative Problem Solver: A deep understanding of user-centered design, visual hierarchy, and interaction principles.
Strategic Vision: Ability to connect the dots between business objectives and design goals, balancing creativity with commercial insight.
Collaboration: Comfortable working across different disciplines and geographies, with experience managing stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
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