Middleweight Graphic Designer - 12 months Fixed Term Contract
Job Description
This is a 12 Months Fixed Term Contract role!
Bringing concepts and creative ideas to life.
Role Purpose
We are looking to appoint a Designer to support marketing in delivering client facing earned media assets.
This is a key role within the Earned Media team will report directly into the Earned Media Strategist. This position will be at the heart of delivering against marketing projects, a crucial role which will be contributing to the evolution and impact that marketing has across the IG Group.
We are becoming a best-in-class marketing team, and need the best talent to lead this new team.
Excited? Please get in touch.
What Youll Do
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Defining requirements, developing concepts, and executing designs that are on-brief, innovative and adheres to global best practices.
- Creating graphics of varying descriptions and complexities (e.g. infographics, data visualizations, social media collateral, campaign artwork, etc.)
- Taking feedback from multiple global stakeholders and refining design work/concepts accordingly
- Clearly articulating strategic thinking in design projects
- Collaborating closely with other creative and delivery teams within the business (e.g. copy, video, media, brand strategy, CRM, etc.)
- Adapting and expanding on work that was originated by external agencies or freelancers.
- Ensuring that all creative adheres to brand guidelines and design best practices, especially when reviewing.
Youre upbeat and enthusiastic, and you have an open mind and a curious, can-do attitude.
You, like us, understand the importance of collaboration and are driven to be the best in what you do. You embody our three core values to champion the client, learn fast together and raise the bar.
You want to be part of a proudly carbon-neutral company that will prioritize your wellbeing and that of the world around you, helping to create a brighter future for all. A company that embraces diversity and welcomes everyone with respect, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, gender, identification, faith or culture. If youre inspired by our way of working and can bring something new to our team of top- notch people, then youll find a home here.
You will be a natural collaborator who delights in bringing order to chaos and can inspire your colleagues to be brave and creative while maintaining administrative delivery.
You have:
- Excellent design skills and attention to detail with thorough knowledge of Adobe creative suite
- Strong communicator who is delivery focused, organized and flexible.
- Accustomed to working as part of a project team.
- Able to multi-task, working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- A self-starter with a desire to develop and a willingness to learn about IG Groups products and services.
- A key contributing member to project and campaign working groups, making recommendations & delivering against requirements to meet business KPIs.
- Degree or diploma in marketing, branding or the creative arts
- Advanced knowledge of Workfront/Chase (or similar), Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office products
Weve been at the forefront of trading innovation since 1974, taking on the challenge to deliver an
unmatched experience for our clients and raise the bar for tomorrows opportunities. Today, were a
global fintech company incorporating the IG, tastylive, IG Prime, Spectrum and DailyFX brands, with a presence in 20 countries across five continents and over 400 000 active clients worldwide.
But we know our success is only possible because of our people, who we encourage and empower to
be brave, determined and inventive. Join us if youd like to work in an inclusive, collaborative team that will recognise your talent and allow it to shine.
Where youll work
As part of our hybrid working environment, youll split your time between home and the office. In this way, youll be able to enjoy a better work-life balance and always bring your best self to your role.
At the office, youll have access to everything youd expect from a world-class employer, such as a modern working environment, agile spaces, private quiet rooms and breakout areas. Plus, all our offices are located in iconic city centres, close to everything you might need for a rewarding working experience.
You will be based in Johannesburg, with the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week. You will be working as part of a small de-centralised project team who directly support local marketing teams across the globe. You'll partner especially closely with other marketing teams in Poland, London, Australia and the US.
We will provide you with the technology and software required to operate remotely and engage safely beyond borders. Our office is a very friendly, modern space and security is a must.
Join IG, and youll be joining the best in an always-moving industry. Were constantly improving and developing our backend systems, as well as experimenting with machine learning approaches like predictive analytics and NLP.
How Youll Grow
Your personal and professional development are important to us.
As a company thats constantly redefining the boundaries of possibility, well challenge you to push yourself, accelerate your ambitions and rise to new levels of excellence. We know thats a big ask, so well make sure that youre supported all the way, getting the backing you need and the recognition you deserve.
If you connect with our vision and can get behind it, youll be rewarded with countless opportunities to experience new things and enhance your abilities.
As part of a Global Marketing Function, we have expertise across marketing strategy, planning and management, Brand, CRO, PPC, Affiliates, partnerships, Design, SEO, Martech, Video and much more.
There are plenty of opportunities for on-the-job experiences across other disciplines, teams and training / resources to support your development and career ambitions.
We also offer 360 performance reviews to help frame a career development and put the right people and support to empower you in this journey.
From the team
"IG is a very dynamic business due to the nature of the industry, which makes it very exciting and driven. Monotony is a rare thing here!" "Great culture, open leadership and friendly environment overall."
Number of openings
1
