Graphic Designer

SUMMARY:
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Our client, an established company in the automotive parts retail industry, is seeking a creative, skilled and deadline-driven Graphic Designer to join their marketing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing engaging advertisements, promotional campaigns, social media content and digital and print marketing materials that support brand visibility and sales.

POSITION INFO:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design eye-catching advertisements, promotional flyers, posters, banners and brochures.
• Create social media graphics and digital advertising content.
• Develop marketing artwork for product specials, seasonal promotions and campaigns.
• Design in-store promotional materials, signage and point-of-sale displays.
• Edit product images and create professional product-focused advertising layouts.
• Ensure all designs align with corporate identity and brand guidelines.
• Prepare print-ready and digital artwork in the required formats.
• Work closely with the marketing team to deliver campaigns within deadlines.
• Manage multiple design projects while maintaining accuracy and quality.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Relevant Graphic Design qualification advantageous.
• Minimum 2–3 years' practical graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is essential.
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign.
• Proven experience designing promotional advertisements and social media content.
• Strong understanding of print and digital artwork requirements.
• Experience in retail, automotive or product-based advertising advantageous.
• Basic video editing, motion graphics or photography skills advantageous.
• A portfolio of previous design work is compulsory.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Is creative but commercially minded.
• Understands how to design advertisements that attract customers and drive sales.
• Has excellent attention to detail, especially with product information and pricing.
• Can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Can manage multiple campaigns and design requests simultaneously.
• Takes initiative and can work independently as well as within a team.

IMPORTANT – WHAT WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR

• Candidates with only theoretical graphic design knowledge and no practical experience.
• Designers whose experience is limited to website design or UX/UI.
• Candidates without a portfolio demonstrating advertising and promotional design capabilities.
• Individuals who struggle with deadlines or high-volume design requirements.

HOW TO APPLY