Graphic Designer/social media marketing

• Bringing the brief and concept to life based on the product and company vision.
• Keeping budget, time and production constraints in mind.
• Preparing mockups and presenting before deciding on a final design/concept.
• Editing proofs to company specifications and getting signoff/approval before finalising artwork.
• Working and collaborating with photographers and other designers.
• Adapting and rolling out approved concepts to various media, above and below the line.
• Adhering to a company brand identity and guidelines.
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders about progress of projects and any issues that may arise.
• Working with external departments to extend concept and visuals to other internal and external marketing-related material.
• Making sure artwork is correct and supplied in the right format/sizes/colour codes before being sent to press and production facilities.
• Work on multiple briefs at the same time.
• This position will require the successful candidate to develop and implement a marketing strategy that will expand the existing client base and penetrate new markets
• In addition, the candidate will be responsible for the update and maintenance of the company website and social media profiles and pages
• This position will require the successful candidate to penetrate new markets through lead generation and establish profitable revenue generation through new business development
• Developing and managing online marketing campaigns to encourage web traffic
• In addition, it is of utmost importance for the candidate to ensure that current client base is serviced and all their needs are met within a timeously matter
• The liaison with existing sub-contractors and recruitment of reputable new sub-contractors as and when required
• Be in the forefront of digital and other marketing trends in the industry
• Evaluating customer research; market conditions; competitor data with the aim of improving the user experience
• Set up tracking methods and systems to track both activities and effectiveness
• Develop and manage all internal marketing communication systems
• Maintain and strengthen the organisation’s overall brand through all media avenues
• Simplify complex data into a user-friendly format such as graphs, charts and other visual aids for management meetings and decision making
• Managing successful promotions and specials in specialist product range to targeted market
• Keep up to date with product specs and features and roll out education program to sales team and specialist customer base
• Draw up features and benefits and competitor’s comparison sheets as sales tools for specialist sales selling
• Identify market gaps and conduct market analyses
• Analyse competitors’ sales and market strategies and stay up to date with market intelligence
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and protecting the brand and company’s integrity

Requirements

• Be creative, adaptable to trends and conceptualise original ideas.
• Have a strong, well-rounded portfolio that showcases your individual design aesthetic.
• Good communication skills to accurately convey your concepts to clients and team members.
• Be a skilled user of design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Mindful of client’s needs and the time and costs associated with what you will be delivering.
• Have an active interest in art/design and passionate about the work you deliver.

Personal Skills/Attributes

• Positive Attitude
• Willingness and initiative to learn on your own
• Handles pressure well
• Does not need micro-management
• Creativity and Artistic Skills
• Sales

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• website design: 3 years
• Graphic Design: 3 years

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R11 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person