Graphic Designer

MAP Retail is searching for Graphic Designer to join the team in Menlyn. The role requires up-to-date knowledge in the design industry, balanced design abilities to be able to be guided by a strict corporate identity across many brands, and also a creative flair that can be applied to new concepts and projects. The new team member will work on a variety of products, including social media, web and digital projects, retail adverts, magazine adverts, brochures, exhibitions, corporate identity, etc.

Requirements

• Matric with 3-5 years Proven graphic design experience
• Formal graphic design training and education
• Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas
• Up to date with industry leading software and technologies (Adobe Creative Cloud)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines
• Excellent design ethics in terms of set up and management of files
• Experience working with and designing/building websites
• Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign a must!)
• Mac platform
• Microsoft Office
• Website/digital/social media development and knowledge
• Clear criminal record

Key Performance Indicators will include, but not limited to

• Create high quality artwork and other advertising material under the constraints of tight deadlines
• An ability to practice discipline in working with established brand identities
• Work with a wide range of media and be proficient with the latest Adobe software (InDesign is crucial)
• Social media knowledge is highly advantageous
• Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts
• Support the rest of the design and marketing team
• Works well independently and can handle projects from start to finish creative development, refinement of artwork and preparation for print

Equity Statement

At Motus we are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goal

Please note that candidates not contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date must consider their applications as unsuccessful