Digital Designer - Johannesburg
Summary
Experienced digital designer producing and adapting retail-focused digital artwork—layouts, retailer templates and brand CI assets—in a fast-paced creative production studio in Johannesburg. Core tools are Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign) on Mac OSX, with strong emphasis on quality control, workflow adherence and meeting deadlines.
Digital Designer
Location: Gauteng
Work Environment: Fast-paced creative and production environment
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Digital Designer to create visually compelling, technically accurate digital assets that meet client and brand requirements.
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and adapting high-quality digital artwork while ensuring accuracy, brand consistency and adherence to deadlines, processes and established workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Design & Artwork Production
- Create and adapt digital artwork according to creative briefs, brand guidelines and technical specifications.
- Produce visually appealing, accurate and high-quality artwork within required deadlines.
- Apply retailer templates, layouts and brand Corporate Identity (CI) guidelines correctly.
- Action artwork amendments and approvals through the required workflow systems.
- Ensure artwork meets the required client, brand and retailer standards.
Quality Control
- Conduct thorough quality checks across artwork, copy, pricing and layouts.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout the design and production process.
- Identify and correct artwork or layout issues before final delivery.
Workflow & Project Delivery
- Follow established production processes, workflows and file management procedures.
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure the efficient delivery of projects.
- Maintain accurate time logging and artwork archiving.
- Manage multiple priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
Design Knowledge
- Keep up to date with digital design trends, tools and industry best practices.
- Apply creative thinking and technical design knowledge to produce effective solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Design.
- 3–5 years' retail layout and design experience.
- Proven experience working as a Digital Designer, supported by a strong portfolio.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe InDesign.
- Proficiency in Mac OSX.
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Creative and solution-driven approach.
- Self-managed with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Adaptable and receptive to feedback.
- Positive team player.
- Willingness to learn, develop and grow within the role.