Senior Graphic Designer
| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Date Posted | July 14, 2022 |
| Category |
Graphic Design
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| Job Type |
Full-time
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| Currency | ZAR |
Description
IQbusiness is the leading independent management consulting firm in Africa. Since 1998, we have helped our clients solve their problems by providing innovative, fast and cost-effective solutions. While we are a for-profit company, we are a mindful and purposeful one too. As a certified B Corporation and Conscious Companies Award winner, we are committed to using our business as a force for good to help grow people, organisations, and Africa. Join IQbusiness for a career that allows you to make an impact, your way.
Position Overview
Reporting directly into the Head of Brand for IQbusiness, the Senior Graphic Designer supports the creation and execution of design to support IQbusiness both internally and externally.
As part of our small but dynamic in-house design team, your role will centre around driving internal compliance of the IQbusiness brand and providing design coaching and advice to the junior members of the design team.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include (but is not limited to):
- Using design software to create high-quality, innovative, and engaging designs
- Create marketing material for IQbusiness, which will include brochures, reports, PowerPoint decks, Word documents, packaging, social media, infographics, websites and other ad-hoc requests
- Working closely and collaborating with the Head of Brand to ensure deliverables are produced efficiently and promptly according to the needs of the business
- Maintain brand consistency throughout all marketing projects
- Think beyond visual interpretation to create a visual solution that is both strategic and creative within brand guidelines
- Work within the IQbusiness brand constraints to ensure all design work communicates the brand accurately and creatively
Experience and Skills
- 5-9 years graphic design experience preferably within a corporate environment
- Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment within tight deadlines
- Deadline driven
- Excellent attention to detail
- Be able to work independently and prioritise
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to adapt and respond effectively to feedback and implement changes in timeous manner
- Have a strong portfolio ready for review upon request
- Advanced-level use of Adobe Creative Cloud, including Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Word would be advantageous
- Work with client development/sales teams to develop conceptual designs to support their key proposals
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and help to differentiate IQbusiness from its competitors
- Energetic and hard-working, must have a problem-solving attitude
Please note: As all IQbusiness roles requires honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID and qualification verification
IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.