Our client in the Online Betting & Gambling industry located in Umhlanga is seeking a Graphics Designer (Mid-weight) to support the Marketing Department.

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
• Create images in line with the marketing strategy and brand strategy, aligned to internal company design preferences
• Display a range of creative design techniques to materialise the concept and design required
• Achieving 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
• Deep etching pictures in photoshop
• 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
• 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 experience and feedback
• Ad hoc tasks and jobs

Compliance, risk and quality

• Compliance with company policies, values, 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, and defamatory comments

Skills and Competencies

• Must have strong Analytical skills
• Must be highly creative and have an Artistic ability
• Excellent computer skills
• Must have a strong sense of accountability and results driven
• Must have strong Time Management and must be results driven

Growth and new markets/products

• 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

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design (Advantages)
• 3 - 5 years in a Graphic Designer role

Essential Skills

• Graphic Design Skills
• Desktop Publishing Tools
• Layout Skills
• Photoshop

Salary: Market related

Diversity & Inclusion

Surgo (Pty) Ltd is committed to building a diverse workforce and encourages people with disabilities and candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Due to the volume of applications, if you don't hear back within three months, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, your CV will be retained in our database for future opportunities every CV is treated as part of our long-term talent pipeline. If you prefer us not to keep your CV, please contact recruitment@surgo.co.za.