Responsibilities
We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Graphic Designer to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?
You Bring:
Graphic Design Skills
Desktop Publishing Tools
Layout Skills
Photoshop
Diploma or bachelor's degree in graphic design
What You'll Do For The Brand:
Operational
General design work (posters, flyers, merchandise and other marketing material).
Determine the message the design should portray and work closely with the marketing function of the customer.
Create images in line with the marketing strategy and brand strategy, aligned to internal company design preferences for customer accounts.
Display a range of creative design techniques to materialize the concept and design required.
Plans concept by studying information and materials to ensure all information is included.
Liaise with the printers in terms of artwork and colors, layout, quality, paper etc.
Approve the print run executed by the printers against the initially approved artwork.
Achieve deadlines and working as quick and efficiently as possible.
Updating adverts on the website and betting displays.
Liaising with branch team leaders and managers with regards to any design work requested for their branch at customers.
Photocopying and deep etching pictures in photoshop.
Designing signage for customers.
Signage application.
Overseeing general design work.
Review designs for errors before printing and publishing them.
Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
Obtain approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval by the customer.
Prepare finished copy and prepare final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
Complete projects by coordinating with printing and publishing.
Anticipate the type of design required based on past experience and feedback.
People
Enforcing ethical, honest, transparent, fair work environment.
Sourcing of training as and when needed for staff.
Adequate recognition of staff efforts.
Talent retention (through role creation, career path planning).
Directing, supervising, managing, guiding, mentoring junior and advanced graphic designers.
Compliance, risk and quality
Creating, maintaining and enforcing company policies and procedures.
Ensure logical saving of all work, designs, artwork, approvals etc.
Ensure that all artwork, designs, approvals etc are chronologically saved/backed up.
Ensure error free designs with accurate content.
Ensure that designs are free from racial, gender bias, derogatory, defamatory comments.
Growth and new markets/products
Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.
Keep abreast with competitor activity, market innovation, market trends, customer trends.
Ensure measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve the short term, medium term and long-term goals.
Product innovation, new service offerings to customers.
Source new customers.
What You'll Bring To The Team:
High attention to detail
Good communication skills
Ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner
High sense of accountability towards work
Analytical Skills
Computer Skills
Apply Before 07/03/2026
