Location: | Johannesburg, Fourways |
Education level: | Degree |
Job level: | Mid |
Own transport required: | Yes |
Travel requirement: | Occasional |
Type: | Permanent |
Company: | Page Panther |
Job description
Page Panther is looking for an experienced, dedicated, enthusiastic and talented mid-weight graphic designer/web designer to join our company. This is a full-time position based in Johannesburg. The role involves delivering world-class design to a variety of different clients.
The successful candidate needs to have outstanding design and conceptual abilities, as well as the ability to produce unique and beautiful design concepts for a variety of different formats. It is essential that the candidate is an independent, creative thinker with a passion for design, attention to detail, and must have a thorough understanding of both traditional print and the digital environment. We only look at PDF Design Portfolios and/or Behance Profiles, and links to websites you have built will be considered – please don’t apply with anything less!
The ideal candidate will:
- Be able to produce a portfolio of work (non-negotiable: no portfolio = no job).
- Have an ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- Have an out-of-the-box way of thinking.
- Work well with people of varying personalities.
- Be confident, resourceful, decisive, and willing to take an initiative.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team but also as an individual.
- Be able to keep cool under pressure and help others to do the same.
- Have strong project management skills, organisational skills and time management skills.
- Develop and maintain websites, social media channels and other digital platforms.
- Optimise and maximise creative standards.
- Search and deliver innovative ideas.
- Generate clear ideas and creative concepts.
- Understand the clients marketing goals and use these goals to strategically position the client to get the best response from the target audience.
- Take work from concept to final execution within tight deadlines.
- Assist in the presentation of completed ideas to clients/team members.
Requirements
Web design requirements/skills
- HTML/CSS experience would be advantageous to the team
- Solid understanding and experience with WordPress
- Front-end website design
- Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
- Updating and maintaining existing websites
- Cooperating with previous designs to match the existing look and feel of the website and brand
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends
- A solid understanding of how web applications work, including SEO, security, and best development practices
Graphic design requirements/skills
- Relevant design degree preferred.
- Have an expert understanding of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
- Great eye for composition, imagery and typography
- Creative leadership and conceptualisation of innovative work
- Ensure oversight and adherence to a company’s CI and Brand Guidelines
- Ensure the latest trends in design and marketing are tracked and utilised
- Editing and writing skills are imperative
Other requirements:
- Able to speak English
- Three-five years of agency experience
- Work under pressure
- Own transport
- Mac proficient
Posted on 03 Sep 15:28
Penny Kruger
011 462 4145
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