Graphic Designer with Social Media and Community Development

SUMMARY:
Job Title: Graphic Designer with Social Media and Community Development
Location:  Centurion
Remuneration: R20 000 - R25 000

Our client, a distribution company, is looking for a Graphic Designer to join their team in Centurion.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in graphic design and will bring creative expertise to our social media and community building efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about both visual storytelling and digital engagement.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Graphic Design:

• Design and production of high-quality visual assets across digital and print mediums, including social media posts, email campaigns, website graphics, advertisements, brochures, presentations, and more.
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure brand consistency and high-quality design execution across all materials.
• Collaborate with marketing team to create visually appealing materials that support campaigns, promotions, and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a library of templates and design assets for internal use.
• Stay up to date with design trends, emerging tools, and software to continually bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table.

• Create compelling, visually engaging content for various social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) that align with the company’s brand voice and goals.
• Plan, design, and schedule social media posts in line with campaign strategies and content calendars.
• Analyze social media performance, track key metrics (engagement, reach, conversions), and adjust content strategies to enhance growth and engagement.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to manage content for paid social ads, ensuring high-quality design that aligns with campaign objectives.
• Oversee social media updates, ensuring consistency and timely responses to comments and direct messages.

• Develop creative strategies to grow and engage online communities, increasing brand awareness, loyalty, and advocacy.
• Engage with followers, respond to feedback, and foster positive, interactive conversations across social media channels.
• Work with influencers, brand ambassadors, and partners to amplify our presence and drive community engagement.
• Identify key opportunities to leverage social media for customer support, content promotion, and user-generated content (UGC).
• Coordinate community-driven events, online forums, or initiatives to strengthen customer relationships and build an active brand community.

• Present design concepts and solutions to Marketing Manager, clearly articulating the design rationale.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, offering creative input and strategic design solutions for marketing campaigns.

POSITION INFO:
Required qualification and working knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree: Graphic Design, Visual Arts or related
• 5+ Years of experience
• Proficiency in design software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and Motion Graphic Software (After Effects).
• Experience with social media management tools (Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social)
• Knowledge of UX/UI design principles