Mr D - Junior Graphic Designer

Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Junior Graphic Designer to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!

Think you've been challenged before? Think again!

• Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, Superbalist.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here's your chance.

This position reports to the Head of Digital Design of Mr D.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Create concepts based on brand strategy, brief and insights
• Consistently delivering work on time, without sacrificing attention to detail
• Adhere to brand identity and guidelines
• Collaborate effectively with peers in the design and marketing team
• Work on multiple briefs at the same time
• Develop work, iterate, prepare mockups and present work
• Implementing and delivering on feedback accurately and gain approval from senior management and peers
• Adapt and roll out approved concepts to various media
• Make sure artwork is correct and supplied in the right formats and sizes before being supplied to go-live
• Adhere to team processes and quality standards

Attributes required:

• Excellent self-management and time management
• Good communication skills to accurately convey your concepts to clients and team members
• Enthusiasm for being a part of a fast-moving start-up environment and passion for design
• Have a keen eye for detail
• Key software capabilities include Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and Figma. Adobe After Effects is
• Illustration or photography skills advantageous
• Excellent understanding of design principles, not limited to but including layout, colour, contrast, typography, scale, and composition.
• Excellent understanding of digital design best practices. Understanding of print best practices is advantageous.
• Have a strong, well-rounded portfolio that showcases your individual design aesthetic
• Have an on-trend, collection of design references on platforms such as Behance and/or Pinterest and/or Instagram.
• Good understanding of social media and social media marketing

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design
• 0-3 years' work experience - Must have proven internship as a designer at an advertising or design agency
• Retail experience advantageous.

Let's talk about life @ Mr D

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
• No doors: We aren't fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
• Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy and more.
• Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
• Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere.
• Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Like what you see?

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference