KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Designer is responsible for producing all assigned marketing collateral both creatively and technically, working closely with the Head of Design and all stakeholders in the business to ensure that creative outputs consistently fulfil business requirements and also drive the business in new and exciting directions. The Senior Designer specialises in conceptualising and creating fresh, original and memorable work across all digital platforms.

• Develop the look and feel for various digital campaigns
• Conceptualise and create banners for Conversion, Retention, Affiliate, Brand, New Markets, Product and CSI
• Interpret and execute creative briefs from concept to design to roll-out
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the context for the content you are creating
• Provide creative and technical guidance, coach and inspire Junior Designer/s
• Work closely with a Copywriter to develop campaigns locally and for Africa
• Deliver creative that is in line and compliant with the CI
• Work with Traffic to ensure deadlines are met
• Ensure languages are inserted correctly
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools
• Ensure that all links work
• Attend daily stand up meetings with the Creative & CI Lead, HOD and Traffic
• Consistently develop fresh and original proactive work and come up with ideas beyond the brief
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and tools
• Share best practices and cutting-edge work with the team
• Build and maintain effective relationships within the team as well all stakeholders in the business
• Question the brief upfront to gain an understanding of the offering and the creative needed to sell it

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.  The job holder may be required to complete any other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 3 year Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or Advertising
• 5-6 years’ experience in Design, 2 years of which is at a senior level
• Advanced level in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
• Basic understanding of UI
• After Effects and Dreamweaver advantageous
• Good command over design techniques and visual elements
• Good aesthetic sense, creative thinking with strong attention to detail
• Consistent high standard and quality of work
• Good time management
• Problem solving skills is a necessity
• High level of organisational skills and ability to prioritize and be proactive.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at a time and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Work overtime when needed during peak campaign season
• Interest in sport would be ideal