{"id":36448,"date":"2026-05-22T18:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/mid-weight-designer-western-cape\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T18:02:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:02:26","slug":"mid-weight-designer-western-cape","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/mid-weight-designer-western-cape\/","title":{"rendered":"Mid-weight Designer (Western Cape)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Role:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tIn this role, we are looking for an individual who will play both a conceptual and executional role within the Cellular Marketing team, translating complex offers, propositions and campaign ideas into clear, engaging visual communication.<br \/>\n\tThe ideal candidate will work from detailed marketing briefs and develop strong creative solutions across Flash\u2011owned channels. This includes designing for all major mobile network operators in South Africa, with work rolled out across Flash\u2019s digital platforms, WhatsApp, retail and POS environments, where precision, consistency and clarity are essential.<br \/>\n\tThis role suits a conceptual designer who enjoys being hands\u2011on. The successful individual will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, elevate creative standards and help shape campaign thinking, while also taking ownership of day\u2011to\u2011day BAU design delivery in a fast\u2011moving environment.<\/p>\n<p>Responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>\tConceptually interpret briefs and translate them into clear, engaging and effective visual solutions.<br \/>\n\tDesign and execute campaign assets for telco partners across Flash\u2011owned digital, WhatsApp, social, retail and POS channels.<br \/>\n\tDeliver recurring BAU design tasks accurately and on time, alongside campaign\u2011based creative work.<br \/>\n\tPrepare artwork for production, ensuring technical accuracy and correct formats for print and digital output.<br \/>\n\tMaintain and apply brand CI guidelines across all work.<br \/>\n\tContribute creative ideas and executional thinking within established campaign concepts and frameworks.<br \/>\n\tEstimating the time required to complete work.<br \/>\n\tCollaborate with the Brand Manager and relevant stakeholders to meet campaign objectives and deadlines.<br \/>\n\tCreate eye-catching graphics, illustrations, motion graphics and layouts that align with project goals and brand identity.<br \/>\n\tStay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to ensure designs are innovative and relevant.<br \/>\n\tSourcing imagery for campaigns and concepts.<br \/>\n\tUnderstanding the printing process.<br \/>\n\tEditing of photos for use within print media.<br \/>\n\tDevelop conceptual designs, sketches, and storyboards to communicate ideas effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tRelevant diploma or degree in Graphic Design.<br \/>\n\t3-4 years\u2019 experience as a designer in an agency, in\u2011house or retail\u2011focused environment.<br \/>\n\tA portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking as well as strong execution across digital and print.<br \/>\n\tExperience within telecoms, prepaid, fintech or promotional retail environments is advantageous.<\/p>\n<p>Required Knowledge \/ Technical Skills:<\/p>\n<p>\tProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop essential).<br \/>\n\tStrong design execution skills across digital, print and retail touchpoints.<br \/>\n\tAbility to create static and dynamic assets for social platforms.<br \/>\n\tWorking knowledge of motion design or animation (e.g. GIFs, short\u2011form video, basic motion graphics).<br \/>\n\tAbility to design beyond static 2D assets.<br \/>\n\tGood understanding of design principles, layout, typography, colour and hierarchy.<br \/>\n\tThorough understanding of print production.<br \/>\n\tThorough understanding of design process.<br \/>\n\tExperience working in high\u2011volume, fast\u2011turnaround campaign environments.<br \/>\n\tExperience using AI\u2011powered creative or productivity tools (e.g. generative AI, automation or design\u2011assist tools), with openness and curiosity to continuously learn and evolve as tools change.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Competencies:<\/p>\n<p>\tStrong conceptual thinking and problem\u2011solving ability, with the confidence to bring ideas to the table.<br \/>\n\tCreatively curious and motivated to push execution and improve creative output over time.<br \/>\n\tStrong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all work.<br \/>\n\tAbility to manage multiple briefs simultaneously and prioritise work effectively.<br \/>\n\tComfortable receiving, interpreting and applying feedback quickly.<br \/>\n\tCollaborative and communicative, able to work closely with the Brand Manager and wider stakeholders.<br \/>\n\tFlexible and adaptable in a fast\u2011changing, campaign\u2011driven environment.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website (  ) 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