{"id":273616,"date":"2026-01-08T06:16:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T06:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/273616\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T06:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T06:16:11","slug":"senior-graphic-designer-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/273616\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Graphic Designer &#8211; South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<tr>\n<td class=\"jobinstancedetails-title\">Remuneration:<\/td>\n<td>negotiable\u00a0basic salary\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"jobinstancedetails-title\">Location:<\/td>\n<td>Johannesburg, Morningside<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"jobinstancedetails-title\">Education level:<\/td>\n<td>Degree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"jobinstancedetails-title\">Job level:<\/td>\n<td>Senior<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"jobinstancedetails-title\">Type:<\/td>\n<td>Permanent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"jobinstancedetails-title\">Reference:<\/td>\n<td>#BaseDesigner10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"jobinstancedetails-title\">Company:<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basefive.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Base Five Media Agency<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>Job descriptionWe\u2019re looking for a\u00a0<b>Senior <\/b><b>Graphic Designer<\/b>\u00a0who\u2019s more than just an implementer. Someone who understands that design is storytelling, strategy, and craft combined.<\/p>\n<p>In this role, you\u2019ll:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take briefs from concept to execution across digital, print, OOH, and motion.<\/li>\n<li\/>\n<li>Create work that\u2019s bold, fresh, and rooted in culture.<\/li>\n<li\/>\n<li>Collaborate with strategists, creatives, and media minds to make ideas come alive.<\/li>\n<li\/>\n<li>Contribute to pitches, brainstorms, and campaigns that demand both creativity and craft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Deliver work that not only looks good but makes an impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What will help you succeed here<br \/><\/b><br \/>At Base Five, we move fast, dream big, and hold each other to high standards. To thrive here, you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay curious \u2013 always ask \u201cwhat if?\u201d and \u201cwhy not?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with fire \u2013 great ideas grow when shared<\/li>\n<li>Be resilient \u2013 deadlines get tough, but we rise tougher<\/li>\n<li>Think culturally \u2013 design is more than visuals, it\u2019s about impact<\/li>\n<li>Own your growth \u2013 we grow people into leaders, not just roles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Core responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p><b>1.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><b>Creative development and design execution<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Translate client briefs into visually compelling concepts across digital, social, print, OOH, and video.<\/li>\n<li>Produce conceptual layouts, design mock-ups, and finished artwork.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain brand consistency across campaigns while introducing fresh creative approaches.<\/li>\n<li>Design with an awareness of target audiences, cultural relevance, and campaign objectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>2.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><b>Integrated media campaigns<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create artwork for digital campaigns (social content, banners, GIFs, emailers, web assets).<\/li>\n<li>Design for print and OOH (billboards, street pole ads, mall media, transit, flyers, magazines).<\/li>\n<li>Support broadcast\/AV campaigns through motion graphics, video cut-downs, and title treatments.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to new business pitches with strong conceptual visuals and polished mock-ups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>3.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><b>Technical design and production<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare print-ready artwork with precise attention to bleeds, resolution, colour profiles, and format specifications.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure all creative complies with platform\/media specifications (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, DOOH, web banners, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with external suppliers (printers, OOH companies, digital ad servers) to ensure final output quality.<\/li>\n<li>Keep up to date with new formats, ad specs, and creative technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>4.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/b><b>Collaboration and workflow<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work closely with copywriters, strategists, and client service to develop integrated campaign ideas.<\/li>\n<li>Manage multiple briefs simultaneously, prioritising effectively under pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in creative brainstorms and present ideas confidently.<\/li>\n<li>Mentor junior designers, ensuring high standards of execution and adherence to best practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Requirements Design and creativity<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strong eye for visual storytelling, layout, typography, and color<\/li>\n<li>Adobe creative suite expertise: Photoshop (retouching, compositing), Illustrator (branding, vector design), InDesign (layout and publications), After Effects (motion graphics, animation), Premiere Pro (video editing)<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with Figma, XD, or Sketch for digital and UI mock-ups<\/li>\n<li>Experience preparing print-ready artwork 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hierarchy, impact).<\/li>\n<li>Awareness of digital media constraints (file sizes, formats, platform-specific guidelines).<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with pitch processes, client presentations, and tight turnaround times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Experience and qualifications<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5\u20137+ years\u2019 experience as a graphic designer in a creative\/media\/advertising agency.<\/li>\n<li>Degree or diploma in graphic design, visual communication, or related field.<\/li>\n<li>Portfolio of work<\/li>\n<li>Proven experience in:<\/li>\n<li>Integrated campaigns (digital, print, OOH, social).<\/li>\n<li>Managing projects from concept through to final execution.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborating with multidisciplinary agency teams.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with multiple brands\/sectors (FMCG, automotive, retail, lifestyle, tech, etc.) highly advantageous.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of brand development and CI design is a plus.<\/li>\n<li>Additional skills (3D design, photography, illustration) are a 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