Job Description

Where cyber security meets style! We have a superb hybrid opportunity for a Mid-Weight Designer to join the central Ops Design team at a global cyber security company's offices in Cape Town.In this exciting hybrid role as Designer, you will serve as a creative and collaborative member of the Marketing team. You'll be required to support the strategic goals of the team and wider business, ensuring the delivery of high-quality print and digital communications. The successful candidate will have a sharp focus on the detail and execute high-quality Design work.We're looking for an effective communicator; someone able to work with global teams, demonstrating ongoing Design innovation in their work. This person should be adept at Design problem-solving. The Designer will oversee projects from brief to delivery, spanning print and digital mediums, motion graphics, interactive content and web Design.No day at this job is the same, and there are incredible opportunities to learn. As this role fits into the central operations function, you'll be supporting the entire business and all locations (globally) in their Design needs in collaboration with the rest of the marketing team.We are looking for someone who is adaptable, can be part of a team and wants to grow with the business. This is a great opportunity for a Designer looking to take their next step at an established, global company. Apply today!Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Principal Designer to manage Design and branding requirements across the business.
• Support creative requests from stakeholders across the company including marketing, sales, client-facing teams and the Executive Committee.
• Engage with project stakeholders to clarify and define the project scope, understand the brief and agree on timelines to deliver high-quality and impactful Design solutions.
• Work on multiple projects at a time and demonstrate good time management skills.
• Research and plan concepts for Design and prepare drafts of materials based on the brief.
• Conceptualise and Design branding materials, such as brochures, illustrations, layouts, infographics, presentations, conceptual Designs, proposals, social media collateral.
• Act as a brand guardian, ensuring the company's visual brand is applied consistently and to the highest standards.
• Demonstrate company values through day-to-day behaviour and interactions with colleagues.
• Provide timely, authentic and constructive feedback to colleagues and seek feedback in return.

RequirementsThe successful candidate must have/be:

• Diploma/Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, the Visual Arts or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 3-4 years' professional experience working in an in-house Design team or a Communications, Digital, or Creative agency.
• B2B experience will be advantageous.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of editorial Design, art direction and the creative process for print and digital.
• Demonstrable experience in print Design, offset production and document pre-press.
• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After effects, Premiere).
• Able to adapt to change and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Illustration, animation, video and photography skills will be advantageous.
• Experience working with content management systems and marketing automation platforms - specifically HubSpot - will also be advantageous.
• Experience working with global teams remotely - will also be an advantage as there will be collaboration with diverse global teams across different time zones.
• Excellent eye for detail and ambitious for the quality of their work.
• A proactive self-starter adept at critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work methodically and meet deadlines in a relatively fast-paced professional environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective presentation of ideas, concepts and creative outputs to colleagues at all levels.
• Understanding of the strategic role of Design and visual branding within a B2B environment
• Strong working knowledge of Design techniques and principles, including visual hierarchy, colour, layout and balance in print, web and interactive Design.

Please submit a PDF/link to a relevant portfolio along with your CV on application.Should you not receive a response within 10 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.City: Cape TownLevel of Expertise: MidRemuneration: NegotiableConsultant: ChristineReference Number: #Chris2428

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