R HIGHLY NEGOTIABLE PLUS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUS
Our client is committed to quality investments that are sophisticated but simply structured and competitively priced. The company is part of the group, which for over 8 decades has been the trusted financial partner for graduate professionals in South Africa. Unlike a company that is listed on a stock exchange, the company belongs to its members and operates under the ethos of mutuality. This means that qualifying members can exclusively share in the profits of the group, through the unique company profit-share account. The company exists to create and grow the wealth of graduate professionals and their families to live the lives they want in a world worth living in. They offer diversified and flexible investment solutions that are mutually beneficial to their clients in the long run because they believe that success is better shared.
They now seek a design specialist to join their team. You will report to the head of brand & communication.
JOB DESCRIPTION WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- You will be required to be a dynamic individual who understands design principles and has an acumen for design tools to enable the brand and marketing ambitions;
- You will be required to be at the forefront of the creative process and must be able to produce high quality final artwork briefed by the marketing, communication and positioning teams while incorporating relevant branding ranging in scope, media channel, and audience;
- You will be required to communicate visually and effectively and equipped to manage multiple requirements and deadlines;
- You will be required to a act as a custodian of the company’s brand and other associated brands within the group, identity and guideline ensuring all collateral and communication is a reflection the experience and standard of the respective brands;
- You will be required to bring the brief and concept to life based on the business needs and vision;
- You will be required to work closely with the head: brand & communication to develop briefing process, structure and templates;
- You will be required to prepare mockups and present design/concept to stakeholder;
- You will be required to finalise artwork to production specifications working with the team to ensure final approvals;
- You will be required to work and collaborate with positioning and communication team to consistently deliver creative solutions for visually based problems or needs;
- You will be required to time-manage multiple projects and keep stakeholders updated on progress;
- You will be required to work with agencies to adapt and roll out approved concepts to various media, above and below the line;
- You will be responsible for communicating with internal and external stakeholders about progress of projects and any issues that may arise;
- You will be required to expand the brand standards to include new communication formats.
CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- You are client centric;
- You have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English’;
- You have analytical thinking skills;
- You are a creative and adaptable individual, who can master the foundations of design concepts and visual principles;
- You have an active interest in design, with a curiosity and passion to lead the brand from a design perspective;
- You have the ability to think critically, communicate effectively and produce work within deadlines;
- You have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within teams;
- You have strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- You have a bachelor’s or associate degree in design or creative direction;
- You have certification and / or training in relevant software programs;
- You have a minimum of 5 years’ current, relevant experience in a design role;
- You have motion design skill and Adobe After Effects expertise – this would be a distinct advantage, but not a prerequisite;
- You have a good understanding of the financial services / investment’s environment – this would be a distinct advantage;
- You are proficient in graphic design software; InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
New role – huge opportunity. Corporate space but not dull – and great financial rewards on performance.