Graphic Designer

Winning Form Group
Full-time•South Africa
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<p><span>Graphic Design Skills&nbsp;</span></p> <h3>Responsibilities</h3><span>Job&nbsp;Responsibilities:</span> <ul> <li>Design multi-channel creative communications with an emphasis on digital: email, design web pages, brochures,&nbsp;logos,&nbsp;signs,&nbsp;books,&nbsp;magazine&nbsp;covers,&nbsp;annual&nbsp;reports,&nbsp;advertisements,&nbsp;and&nbsp;other&nbsp;communication materials.</li> <li>Solid&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;of&nbsp;responsive&nbsp;design</li> <li>Create these materials by hand or by using technology, including computer software programs. Adobe's Creative&nbsp;Suite—including&nbsp;Photoshop,&nbsp;Illustrator,&nbsp;InDesign,&nbsp;and&nbsp;more—is&nbsp;the&nbsp;standard&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;industry&nbsp;and most employers expect designers to be proficient with its programs.</li> <li>Excellent&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;of&nbsp;brand&nbsp;identity&nbsp;systems,&nbsp;typography,&nbsp;colour,&nbsp;iconography&nbsp;to&nbsp;develop&nbsp;layouts,&nbsp;visual treatments and user-focused digital designs</li> <li>Meet&nbsp;with&nbsp;clients&nbsp;to gain&nbsp;an&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;of&nbsp;what&nbsp;they&nbsp;want&nbsp;their&nbsp;proposed&nbsp;communications&nbsp;to look&nbsp;like. Create or incorporate illustrations, pictures, and designs to reflect the desired theme and tone of the communications.</li> <li>Collaborate&nbsp;with&nbsp;front&nbsp;and&nbsp;back-end&nbsp;developers</li> <li>Select&nbsp;type&nbsp;size&nbsp;and&nbsp;style&nbsp;to&nbsp;enhance&nbsp;the&nbsp;readability&nbsp;of&nbsp;text&nbsp;and&nbsp;image.</li> <li>Produce&nbsp;drafts&nbsp;for&nbsp;review&nbsp;by&nbsp;clients&nbsp;and&nbsp;make&nbsp;revisions&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;feedback&nbsp;received.</li> <li>Be&nbsp;current&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;latest&nbsp;digital&nbsp;design&nbsp;trends&nbsp;and&nbsp;tools</li> <li>Review&nbsp;final&nbsp;productions&nbsp;for&nbsp;errors&nbsp;and&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;that&nbsp;final&nbsp;prints&nbsp;reflect&nbsp;client&nbsp;specifications.</li> </ul><span>Coveted&nbsp;Graphic&nbsp;Designer&nbsp;skills&nbsp;you&nbsp;will&nbsp;need:</span> <ul> <li>Be&nbsp;creative,&nbsp;adaptable&nbsp;to&nbsp;trends&nbsp;and&nbsp;conceptualise&nbsp;original&nbsp;ideas.</li> <li>Formal&nbsp;training&nbsp;in&nbsp;graphic&nbsp;design,&nbsp;typography,&nbsp;interaction&nbsp;design&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;visual&nbsp;communications</li> <li>Have&nbsp;a&nbsp;strong,&nbsp;well-rounded&nbsp;portfolio&nbsp;that&nbsp;showcases&nbsp;your&nbsp;individual&nbsp;design&nbsp;aesthetic.</li> <li>Good&nbsp;communication&nbsp;skills&nbsp;to&nbsp;accurately&nbsp;convey&nbsp;your&nbsp;concepts&nbsp;to&nbsp;clients&nbsp;and&nbsp;team&nbsp;members.</li> <li>Be&nbsp;a&nbsp;skilled&nbsp;user&nbsp;of&nbsp;design&nbsp;software&nbsp;such&nbsp;as&nbsp;Adobe&nbsp;Illustrator,&nbsp;Photoshop&nbsp;and&nbsp;InDesign.</li> <li>Mindful&nbsp;of&nbsp;client’s&nbsp;needs&nbsp;and&nbsp;the time&nbsp;and&nbsp;costs&nbsp;associated&nbsp;with&nbsp;what&nbsp;you&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;delivering.</li> <li>Have&nbsp;an&nbsp;active&nbsp;interest&nbsp;in&nbsp;art/design&nbsp;and&nbsp;passionate&nbsp;about&nbsp;the&nbsp;work&nbsp;you&nbsp;deliver.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Qualifications</h3><ul> <li>A&nbsp;National&nbsp;Diploma/Degree&nbsp;in&nbsp;Graphic&nbsp;Art/Design&nbsp;or&nbsp;any&nbsp;related&nbsp;creative&nbsp;field.</li> <li>Formal&nbsp;training/certification&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;use&nbsp;of&nbsp;Adobe’s&nbsp;Creative&nbsp;suite&nbsp;of&nbsp;programs&nbsp;or similar.</li> <li>Other&nbsp;software&nbsp;tools&nbsp;such&nbsp;Dreamweaver,&nbsp;HTML,&nbsp;CorelDraw&nbsp;or&nbsp;AutoCAD.</li> <li>2-3&nbsp;Years’&nbsp;experience&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;similar&nbsp;role.</li> <li>Proven&nbsp;graphic&nbsp;designing&nbsp;experience</li> <li>Exceptional&nbsp;design&nbsp;aesthetics</li> <li>A&nbsp;strong&nbsp;portfolio&nbsp;of&nbsp;illustrations&nbsp;or&nbsp;other&nbsp;graphics</li> <li>Detail&nbsp;oriented&nbsp;and&nbsp;highly&nbsp;organized</li> <li>Familiarity&nbsp;with&nbsp;design&nbsp;software&nbsp;and&nbsp;technologies&nbsp;(such&nbsp;as&nbsp;InDesign,&nbsp;Illustrator,&nbsp;Dreamweaver,&nbsp;Photoshop)</li> <li>A&nbsp;keen&nbsp;eye&nbsp;for&nbsp;aesthetics&nbsp;and&nbsp;details</li> <li>Excellent&nbsp;communication&nbsp;and&nbsp;listening&nbsp;skills</li> <li>Ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;methodically&nbsp;and&nbsp;meet&nbsp;deadlines</li> </ul><span>Living&nbsp;the&nbsp;spirit:</span> <ul> <li>Embrace&nbsp;the&nbsp;adventurous&nbsp;spirit&nbsp;of&nbsp;trying&nbsp;new&nbsp;and&nbsp;innovative&nbsp;ideas&nbsp;in&nbsp;your&nbsp;design&nbsp;work.&nbsp;Challenge&nbsp;yourself&nbsp;to think outside the box and take risks to create unique and inspiring designs.</li> <li>Dare&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;yourself&nbsp;in&nbsp;your&nbsp;work.&nbsp;Let&nbsp;your&nbsp;personal&nbsp;style&nbsp;and&nbsp;unique&nbsp;perspective&nbsp;shine&nbsp;through&nbsp;your&nbsp;designs. Don't be afraid to express your individuality and authenticity in your creative work.</li> <li>Recognize&nbsp;that&nbsp;great&nbsp;design&nbsp;often&nbsp;requires&nbsp;collaboration.&nbsp;Work&nbsp;closely&nbsp;with&nbsp;other&nbsp;team&nbsp;members,&nbsp;such&nbsp;as copywriters, illustrators, and clients, to ensure that the design aligns with the project's goals. Be open to feedback and input from others, as teamwork truly makes the dream work in design projects.</li> <li>Treat&nbsp;every&nbsp;project&nbsp;as&nbsp;an&nbsp;adventure.&nbsp;Stay&nbsp;curious&nbsp;and&nbsp;open&nbsp;to&nbsp;learning.&nbsp;Keep&nbsp;exploring&nbsp;new&nbsp;design&nbsp;trends, techniques, and tools. Each project can be an opportunity to learn and grow as a designer.</li> <li>When&nbsp;a&nbsp;project&nbsp;is&nbsp;successful,&nbsp;take&nbsp;a&nbsp;moment&nbsp;to&nbsp;put&nbsp;your&nbsp;hands&nbsp;up&nbsp;and&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;the&nbsp;achievement.&nbsp;Recognise and acknowledge your hard work and that of your team.</li> <li>Engage&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;design&nbsp;community&nbsp;and&nbsp;your&nbsp;peers.&nbsp;Building&nbsp;a&nbsp;sense&nbsp;of&nbsp;community that&nbsp;can&nbsp;foster&nbsp;a supportive environment for your design work.&nbsp;</li> <li>Consider the impact of your designs on the BET brand. Think about how your work can contribute to a greater&nbsp;purpose,&nbsp;whether&nbsp;it's&nbsp;promoting&nbsp;a&nbsp;cause,&nbsp;improving&nbsp;user&nbsp;experiences,&nbsp;or&nbsp;enhancing BETs&nbsp;image.</li> </ul>

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Winning Form was founded in 1987 and has since grown to become a prominent brand in South Africa. Over the years, Winning Form has expanded to include four other companies, SplashOut, Star Merchant, Star Bar & Café and Racing Distribution, making it a large and dynamic brand with a wide range of expertise. 

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The Winning Form Group has created an environment where our Team can thrive. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Our Team is made up of talented individuals who are passionate about their work and committed to delivering the highest quality results. 

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As a part of our Team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with Team Members from different areas of the business, grow with our development plans and contribute to the success of the Wining Form Group.  

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Application Requirements

Candidates must hold a National Diploma or Degree in Graphic Art/Design or a related field with 2-3 years of experience. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong portfolio showcasing design aesthetics are essential requirements.