Manager – Visual Design Commercial Operations SA needed at MTN

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire: Guide a dynamic team of Visual Designers and UI Designers to develop visually compelling products that are both brand-aligned and user-focused.
• Creative Direction: Drive the creation of design solutions across digital touchpoints, including websites, apps, social media, and marketing collateral.
• Hands-On Problem Solving: Take an active, hands-on approach to solving design challenges. Whether it’s refining layouts, reworking interactions, or developing innovative visual solutions, you’ll roll up your sleeves to address obstacles and ensure the delivery of high-quality, user-centered outcomes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with UX, Motion, and Digital Designers, ensuring seamless integration of visual and functional design elements.
• Innovation: Explore cutting-edge design trends and technologies, constantly pushing boundaries to elevate our design output.
• Brand Stewardship: Ensure all designs reflect the Telco brand’s visual identity while also being flexible enough to adapt to specific project needs.
• Project Ownership: Manage design projects from concept to completion, including providing feedback, ensuring quality, and meeting deadlines.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop the skills of your team, fostering an environment of creativity, learning, and growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in a design environment (studio or agency), with at least 3 years leading a team.
• Design Mastery: Strong graphic, UI, and interaction design skills, with an impressive portfolio showcasing responsive web design, mobile apps, motion graphics, and branding.
• Tools: Proficiency in Adobe CC Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, After Effects), and experience with design tools such as InVision, Sketch, or Figma.
• Hands-On Approach: Proven ability to jump into the design process to resolve visual and interaction challenges, driving projects forward with innovative, real-time solutions.
• Communication: Excellent ability to articulate design concepts to both the team and stakeholders, offering clear, actionable feedback.
• Creative Problem Solver: A deep understanding of user-centered design, visual hierarchy, and interaction principles.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to connect the dots between business objectives and design goals, balancing creativity with commercial insight.
• Collaboration: Comfortable working across different disciplines and geographies, with experience managing stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.