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Ogilvy South Africa

1 year ago

Mid-Weight Graphic Designer

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Company information

Company
Ogilvy South Africa
Location
South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg South Africa
Posted
1 year ago
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Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We believe in creative work that disrupts, we are looking for a candidate who challenges the norm and embodies our philosophy of divine discontent (Never stop chasing brilliance attitude).

We are therefore looking for a Medium Weight Graphic Designer. Must have 3-4+ years experience and a strong portfolio showcasing work across a few different industries with ideally a variety of deliverables to showcase their capabilities and adaptability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A Medium Weight Graphic Designer is expected to be:

  • Conceptually and craft-led with a desire to transform brands by creating beautiful, well-executed, and human-centred design and experiences.
  • Be involved in the creation of visual concepts for various projects, ensuring they align with brand identity.
  • Design and produce high-quality graphics for both digital and print channels.
  • Manage a project from concept to completion, while adhering to deadlines.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, such as marketing and brand management, as well as with clients, to understand and meet project requirements.
  • Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders.
  • Ensure all final deliverables meet technical and quality standards, including understanding file preparation for print and digital output.

SKILLS

  • Strong understanding of design concept [concept first design later] and visual design principles, typography, and colour theory.
  • Expertise in layout design and artworking.
  • Design according to a brands CI and ensuring continuity across all new assets created.
  • Ability to create scalable assets and brand guidelines.
  • Exceptional creativity and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication skills with ability to provide rationales for creative choices made
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong project management and time-management skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to maintain high-quality standards.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Be aware of current design trends, locally and abroad.
  • A strong understanding of processes
  • Ability to work under pressure & meet tight deadlines
  • Take initiative

What youll do everyday

Responsibilities

  • Be a champion for design innovation on every project you touch
  • Generate ideas and sell them into clients and other members of the team
  • Mock up creative ideas
  • Design across multiple channels
  • Consistently produce creative elements against a deliverables list
  • Brainstorms & conceptualisation
  • Compile presentations for clients.
  • Scope, plan & manage the creative process on projects
  • Participate in pitches for new business

Mandatory knowledge of these tools:

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe InDesign
  • KeyNote / PowerPoint

Bonus skills

  • AI image generation
  • AI video generation
  • Traditional and/or digital Illustration
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe XD (UX / UI)

Required skills

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