Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences 
University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) 
Creative Designer
(Ref. EBW04/360/1119) 

The University of Stellenbosch Business School, which falls under Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, was the first school from an African university to receive the three international accreditations – AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. The Triple Crown of accreditations is reserved for less than 1% of schools in the world. Overall, USB stands for an ethos of responsible leadership. We want to be recognised as a source of value for a better world. That is why responsible leadership development is a key differentiator of our programmes, particularly of our MBA. 

Duties:

• Developing concepts that are both creative and suitable for the environment;
• Efficiently executing designs and ensuring easy transfer to online platforms;
• Exploring design ideas and participating in strategy development;
• Interpreting creative briefs for multiple types of media design;
• Full-service internal agency providing concept development, design and creative execution across mediums;
• Determining colours, images, text style, and shapes to create layout;
• Updating and maintaining templates, designs and other corporate identity elements;
• Relating with external printers to ensure that the highest quality and deadlines are met;
• Performing research for new digital design trends, responsive design and software or design tools;
• Acting as in-house creative.

Requirements:

• Relevant three-year degree or diploma in graphic design;
• A portfolio of conceptually strong work;
• Minimum of five years’ experience in interpreting creative briefs and delivering design objects to spec and on target across various media channels;
• Experience in a corporate and creative studio environment;
• Efficient in Adobe Creative Suite;
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS;
• Motion graphics – 2D and 3D animation;
• Strong technical knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign;
• Strong understanding of design principles and layout;
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, organised and methodical;
• A pro-active, problem-solving outlook;
• The ability to function in a multilingual environment;
• Willingness to work after hours if necessary;
• Excellent design and animation skills as well as deep listening and interpretation skills.

Commencement of duties: 1 January 2020

Closing date: 3 December 2019

Enquiries: Ilse Munnik on 021 918 4282, or at

az.ca.nus@mi

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 

The university is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as Stellenbosch University’s institutional EE Plan.

The university reserves the right not to make an appointment. 

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post. 

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Posted on 20 Nov 13:39