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Senior Designer

Ad Talent·Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
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-Closes Jan 13, 2027

Who are we We are an integrated communications agency delivering strategic, creative and digital solutions that help brands connect with their audiences. Who are we looking for We are looking for a creatively driven Senior Designer with 6–8+ years of design experience, strong conceptual skills and proven leadership abilities. The ideal candidate will oversee design quality, manage and mentor a Designer, and deliver exceptional creative work across multiple brands and platforms. What will you do Develop creative concepts and design assets for integrated campaigns, digital, social media, print and corporate communications Create presentations, infographics, reports, brand materials and campaign collateral Ensure design quality, consistency and adherence to brand guidelines Review and approve all design work before delivery or publication Manage, guide and mentor the Designer, providing creative direction and feedback Collaborate with creative, content, account and traffic teams to manage briefs and deadlines Oversee multiple projects while maintaining high creative standards Improve design processes, templates and workflows Present and explain creative concepts to internal teams and clients when required What will you need 6–8+ years of professional design experience, preferably within a creative, advertising, digital or communications agency A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and excellent design execution Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, with working knowledge of Canva Strong presentation design skills using PowerPoint, Google Slides or Canva Excellent understanding of typography, layout, colour, branding and visual storytelling Experience in digital design, social media content, integrated campaigns and corporate communications Previous experience mentoring or managing designers and approving creative work Knowledge of print production and digital artwork specifications Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure Motion graphics, video editing, Figma and AI-assisted creative tools would be advantageous Location: Cape Town / Johannesburg (Hybrid)

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Company

Ad Talent

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

senior

Valid until

January 13, 2027

Created

October 15, 2026

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