Junior Graphic Designer

FULL TIME JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER 

Location: Parow, Western Cape

Duration: 12-month Contract, full-time with 3 months probation

Role: Junior Graphic Designer

Nett take home R12,000 per month

Monday - Friday 07h30 - 17h00 (30 mins lunch) 

Job Summary:

The Graphic Designer presents design solutions as related to brand strategy, communication frameworks and marketing objectives that involve producing print and digital visual communication materials.

Responsibilities - You will be required to:

• Think creatively and conceptualise novel ideas conduct research and immersion in preparation for creative expression produce high quality graphic design work of professional calibre
• Create layout and design concepts according to brief and interpretation present your creative concepts as they pertain to strategic objectives while motivating design decisions interpret strategy into visual expression
• Collaborate with external team members to ensure adoption and approval of designs across various organisational levels 
• Collaborate with internal team members to ensure consistency of designs across various platforms
• Create compelling and effective logos, designs, print and digital media attend co-working sessions attend client and in-house meetings take notes to conceptualise and inform a brief from conversation
• Manage your own time and administration adopt and operate within supplied Standard Operating Procedures basic to intermediate level project management (no qualification required, experience will be advantageous) 
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner communicate consistently and clearly in English (Afrikaans will be a bonus)
• Maintain awareness of current industry and technology standards, competitive landscape, and market trends

Key Competencies

1. Adaptation - Must be able approach unexpected situations and negative feedback with a solutions-driven desire.
2. Creativity and Innovation - Must be able to generate viable, new approaches and solutions to creative problems to grow client business while keeping in mind efficiency, revenue and awareness goals of the client.
3. Communication, Interpretation & Feedback - Need to be able to balance client interest and creative integrity of the purpose of the design project while keeping the client’s best interest at heart. Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
4. Empathetic Immersion Interpretation of brief and understanding underlying needs of client and how their request fits into the bigger goals of the business.
5. Content Generation & Process - Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner. Existence and implementation of process. Developing content strategies, programs and tools in line with the organisation’s communications framework and objectives. 

The ideal candidate will have strong creative skills and a portfolio of work which demonstrates their skills. To showcase your work, specifically include examples of: Logo design Packaging design Brochure design Stationery design Website design

You may also include examples of additional projects for consideration. The candidate will have experience in working with Adobe Creative Suite.

Specifically and in order of importance:

1. Illustrator
2. InDesign
3. Photoshop
4. Lightroom
5. XD
6. Fresco
7. Premier Pro (advantageous however not required) Other design platforms used to create digital and print work will be advantageous however not required.

Interested candidates that meet requirements to send their CV and portfolio to milton@thecapebakery.co.za Closing date: 15 November 2024