Dentsu Creative South Africa is seeking to appoint a junior designer. This is a freelance position over 8 months - based in Cape Town and will report directly to the Editor. The successful applicant will be required to work in office and remote working will be limited.
The ideal candidate has a passion for media and producing outstanding conceptual designs across fashion and lifestyle titles. If you understand that sweet spot when it comes to trends, pop culture and beautiful design that meet brand objectives, we want to hear from you.
Key responsibilities:
- Trend research and input at editorial brainstorm sessions
- Following the creative design process of fashion and lifestyle magazines from concept through to end product.
- Ensuring all work produced is consistent and on-brand
- Creating and sourcing photography and illustrations under the leadership of the art director.
- Review and implement internal design changes.
Key requirements:
- A tertiary qualification in graphic design
- At least 2 years experience in graphic design
- Experience in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
- A creative and innovative personality
- The ability to work under pressure and have lots of energy and drive
- Great organisational skills, deadline-driven and the ability to manage time well
- A self-starter who enjoys working in a team, but has the ability to work independently
- The ability to multi-task with high attention to detail
- A keen interest in pop culture, urban trends and the fashion and lifestyle industries (advantageous).
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN IN LINE WITH JOHN BROWNS EMPLOYMENT EQUITY POLICY
NOTE: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Dentsu Creative South Africa reserves the right not to fill the position.
