Graphic Designer

SUMMARY:
Ulwembu Business Services operates in South Africa and comprises five companies that focus on key areas of ICT that leverage technology, people and processes to create sustainable value for our clients.

POSITION INFO:

Ulwembu Business Services is looking for a graphic designer who has the ability and interest to fulfil the role of Marketing Administrator.

Most of the work will be in Graphic Design, Brand Maintenance, and social media.

Candidates should have a strong ability in graphic design and/or illustration, a curiosity about marketing statistics, and an interest in entertainment for IT audience.

We are looking for a Graphic Designer to create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media and communication.

The Graphic Designer job description includes the entire process of defining requirements, visualizing, and creating graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts, and photos.

Your graphics should capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message.

For this, you need to have a creative flair and a strong ability to translate requirements into design.

The goal is to inspire and attract the target audience.

If you can communicate well and work methodically as part of a team, we’d like to meet you.

Graphic Design:

• Work with other departments in alignment with the marketing strategy to oversee all content creation and distribution including collateral materials, social media, video, graphics, and advertising
• Maintain the logo and style guide for the organization - Update as needed
• Design and create graphical outlines on tender documents, including infographics

Digital Media:

• Manage the online content to be in alignment with the overall marketing strategies including but not limited to Website and social media
• Oversee/implement web maintenance as needed
• In coordination with Marketing, develop and implement email campaigns
• In coordination with Marketing, develop and implement social media presence
• Continuously identify and evaluate new opportunities in digital media

Marketing

• Assist with negotiations in media buying, placements, and rates for all print and advertising
• Oversee tracking systems for all campaigns to guide improved analytics to determine which campaigns are effective and guide better decision making on future campaigns.
• Other duties as assigned (AdHoc)

Responsibilities:

• Study design briefs and determine requirements
• Conceptualize visuals based on requirements
• Prepare rough drafts and present ideas
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using software or by hand
• Use the appropriate colours and layouts for each graphic
• Work with copywriters and creative director to produce final design
• Test graphics across various media
• Amend designs after feedback
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand

Requirements:

• Demonstrated positive attitude and self-directed with a strong work ethic
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability in graphics, digital media, marketing, and content creation
• Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously
• Ability to train others on chosen software
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Previous experience with photography/videography a plus
• Proven graphic designing experience
• A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics
• Familiarity with design software and technologies
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines
• Degree in Design, Fine Arts or related field is a plus

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