Graphic Designer and Content Creator

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Insurance sector has an Exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer and Content Creator, East Rand

POSITION INFO:

• In this role, we need someone who Is obsessed with perfection in their design, no matter the size of the task.
• It requires a creative thinker who will play a vital role in the Marketing teams’ overall success, so working well with others is essential.
• In return for your excellence, we will provide a nurturing, fun environment where opinions count, and growth is a priority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizing, designing, and rolling out final design assets for digital, print and OOH marketing campaigns.
• Branding CI design maintenance and enhancements.
• UI/UX design and development of marketing landing pages.
• Determining size and arrangement of copy and illustrative material, as well as font style and size
• Reviewing final layouts with management and suggesting improvements if required
• Liaising with external publishers on a regular basis to ensure deadlines are met and material is produced to the highest quality.
• Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Website maintenance
• Work with marketing manager to source high quality content for print and online publications.
• Effectively manage multiple social media platforms
• Writing clear, enticing copy for advertising campaigns (social media, brochures, press releases, websites, print, radio, etc.).
• Create and maintain several content calendars, for all social networks.
• Post relevant content in accordance with the content calendar.
• Review and respond to user-generated comments and posts in a quick and timely manner.
• Develop and execute competitions.
• Assist with conceptualisation and presentation of social media strategy and integrated marketing campaigns.
• Assist with social media reporting.
• Partake and contribute to brainstorming sessions.
• Assist the web and design teams with other day-to-day tasks.
• Proofreading of work.

Attributes Required

• Copywriting/communications Degree from a reputable institution and/or marketing/graphic design qualification
• No less than 2 years’ experience in a creative agency.
• Exceptional grammar and spelling.
• Proficient in social reporting tools and analytics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Mac OS
• Ability to keep calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Good listener, not afraid to ask questions if unsure.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressured environment.
• Good organisational skills.
• Familiarity and acute understanding of different demographic markets in South Africa.
• Experience with Financial Services Products and/or Political organisations would be advantageous.

Skills

• Pixel perfect digital design
• Fine art
• Thorough understanding of branding
• Excellent communication skills (English reading, writing, verbal)
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Suite/Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator
• Print media design and print file requirements (brochures, catalogues, posters, corporate stationery, etc.)
• Gif animation
• Photo retouching
• Social media advertising and marketing design (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest post designs)
• UX wireframe user journeys experience would be advantageous
• Skills and experience with frontend web design (WordPress, HTML and CSS) advantageous

Salary:

R 17 000 – R 29 000 CTC p/m

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