Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Designer to join our team in Cape Town.
We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!
Think you've been challenged before? Think again!
Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do
Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some.
Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, Superbalist.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here's your chance.
This role reports to the Brand Manager for Mr D.
Responsibilities:
Concept creative approaches that reflect the brand positioning, are practically achievable and are strategically appropriate
Manage workload and ensure timely delivery of all projects, meeting all sign-off points and flagging up any potential risks or delays - without sacrificing attention to detail
Adhere to brand identity and guidelines
Collaborate effectively with peers in the design and marketing team
Work on multiple briefs at the same time
Develop engaging, original, functional creative routes that align to and enhance the brand
Implementing and delivering on feedback accurately and gaining approval from senior management and peers
Develop assets fit for multiple digital outputs with external suppliers and creative partners from brief through to final delivery
Make sure artwork is correct and supplied in the right formats and sizes before being supplied to go-live
Adhere to team processes and quality standards
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and engaging with design web resources
Create impactful presentations
Requirements:
Excellent self-management and time management
Good communication skills to accurately convey your concepts to clients and team members - this includes presentation skills
Enthusiasm for being a part of a fast-moving start-up environment and passion for design
Have a keen eye for detail and strong passion for design and advertising
Key software capabilities include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe XD, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign and Figma
Excellent understanding of design principles, not limited to but including layout, colour, contrast, typography, scale, and composition
Excellent understanding of digital design and print best practices
Have a strong, well-rounded portfolio that showcases your individual design aesthetic
Qualifications and Experience:
Relevant Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design
4 - 6 years' work experience (must have some advertising or design agency experience)
Let's talk about life @ Mr D
The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
No doors: We aren't fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy and more.
Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).
Like what you see?
If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!
Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
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