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Visual Designer - Cape TownFull job descriptionJob DesciptionAbout Maskew Miller LearningMaskew Miller Learning lends its name from the most trusted and recognisable publisher in South African history - Maskew Miller. At Maskew Miller Learning, we believe that learning allows people to move forward in life, enabling them to have brighter futures.We are a B-BBEE - Level 1 contributor, providing education solutions ranging from early childhood learning to professional certification, curriculum-based print materials, e-learning content and tools, as well as teacher training. We publish in all 11 official languages and have the widest range of CAPS-approved content trusted by teachers. Our quality educational resources and materials are used in schools, TVET colleges, higher education institutions, and home and professional environments.Main purposeApply visual design expertise and skills to the conceptualisation, creation, and delivery of educational content, learning experiences, and products in both the print and digital space. Support in the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of the Maskew Miller Learning brand across products and platforms.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesUse visual design expertise and skills to create learning experiences that are appealing, appropriate, accessible and effective.Provide expertise and guidance to the Content Team and Marketing teams with regards to the development of design concepts, employment of sound visual communication principles & conventions, and highlight the limitations of different applications / avenues and formats.In-house origination and management of specs, templates and style-guides for book publishing - print.Design, development and maintenance of product brands and brand toolkits.Support in the implementation of the Maskew Miller Learning Brand across product and marketing collateral.Implement occasional typesetting, cover layout or DTP artwork changes where required.Guide appropriate font selection and usage across products and platforms.Ensure all design work created in-house or in partnership with external designers meets Maskew Miller Learning Content Creation Standards.Ensure all design collateral meets industry and Accessibility Standards.Support the Content Development teams in photographic or artwork commissioning - artist selection, style & medium, brief conceptualisation / storyboarding, technical parameters, timeframes and rates guidance.Assist the Head of Design and Production in the briefing, support and co-ordination of external design partners.Support product maintenance and QA testing.Support tender and submission initiatives.Educational RequirementsRelevant 3-year degree or diplomaAlternatively, proven industry experience relevant to the positionExperience Requirements+ 3 years experience in visual / communication designPortfolio of evidence(Design portfolio containing >5 and <10 pieces demonstrating design capabilities and areas of expertise)Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)Web development & publishing toolsKnowledge of cross platform, browser & OS compatibility / functionalityMicrosoft SuiteSkills and CompetenciesCreative thinkerInnovativeProblem solverExcellent visualisation skillsAbility to create simplicity out of complexityStrong communicatorGood presentation skillsAble to receive feedbackCustomer focusedAttention to detail and accuracyQuality consciousAbility to work in iterativelyAdaptability to changing environmentsManage multiple projectsFocused and goal orientatedGrasp new technologies with ease

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