Job Description

Who are we?MiWay is a direct financial services company. We are passionate about service excellence, convenience and offering our clients superior value products. Our Vision is to be a world-class direct financial services business that offers a complete array of services under one convenient umbrella - all managed online. We are positive that with the right people on board, we will continue to grow and give our clients the freedom to do things their way - free from worry and most importantly at peace with all the what-ifs of the world. Company values that every employee subscribes to are: Energy, Freedom, Accountability and Attitude. The ideal candidate is one who has the courage to be bold and subscribes to MiWay's core values! Do you have a positive attitude, love a challenge, treat your colleagues with respect and look for solutions, not problems? If yes, then MiWay is the place for you!:MiWay is looking for a creative Multimedia Graphic Designer for a 6-month contract with the intention to be consider for a permanent placement thereafter.The Multimedia Designer will design and translate creative concepts into required traditional design and multimedia design elements.The designer will be involved in and contribution to the creative process, brainstorming, and briefing sessions and manage design projects from conception to delivery. The successful Designer will also interpret briefs to conceptualise graphic and layout solutions, as well as contribute ideas and design artwork to the overall brief.Minimum Qualification Required:

• Diploma or formal qualification in Graphic or Multimedia design.
• Three-year tertiary qualification in graphic/multimedia design (or similar)

Minimum Experience:

• At least three years' experience, ideally with an advertising or interactive agency or in-house digital team.
• At least 3 years of Adobe Creative Cloud experience

What we need you to do, including, but not limited to:

• Digital design, understanding of saving for web legacy.
• Clear understanding of dimensions sizes for social media creative executions.
• Design original pieces, including illustrations, infographics, GIF animations
• Creation of GDN banners using Google Web Designer
• Creation of Rich Media banners
• Edit images, fonts and layouts, using graphic design software.
• Apply typography techniques.
• Maintain brand consistency and CI throughout all marketing projects.
• Design print-ready marketing material including creatives for online, social media, promotional items, branding, banners and any other material as required.
• Assist with ad-hoc marketing team projects as required.

What we need you to bring:

• Computer literate; in InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier Pro, and Photoshop at an advanced level.
• Ability to execute basic video editing
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including the creation of templates as well as PowerPoint presentations
• Excellent design skills and an eye for detail.
• Exceptional time management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the latest design trends
• Basic understanding of HTML5 and CSS
• Creative design - you must be able to interpret briefs and come up with creative concepts for both digital and print platforms.
• Ability to design all internal communication requirements and have strong skills in infographic designs.
• Proven track record of successful campaigns executed and show a creative flair on briefs.
• A portfolio is required.

Knowledge and SkillsArt and copy designsProject ManagementReview and quality controlBusiness RequirementsPersonal AttributesAction orientated - Contributing dependentlyCommunicates effectively - Contributing dependentlyOptimises work processes - Contributing dependentlyPlans and aligns - Contributing dependentlyCore CompetenciesBeing resilient - Contributing dependentlyCollaborates - Contributing dependentlyCultivates innovation - Contributing dependentlyCustomer focus - Contributing dependentlyDrives results - Contributing dependentlyBuild a successful career with usWe're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.Turnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.Deadline to apply: 21 April 2025Our commitment to transformationAt MiWay we believe in cultivating a positive and dynamic working environment that gives you freedom and opportunity to succeed. MiWay is committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This is what drives us to achieve a multicultural workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, reflective of the demographics of our society.

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