Our client operates local-focused sportsbooks, virtual games and casino sites, and an online poker cardroom. Overall, the company has over 2.5 million registered customers in 200 countries, who place over one million bets (casino, poker, sports and virtual games) per day and they are looking for a Digital Designer to join their Team.

Job description:
The Designer will be responsible for generating design output across our gaming brands. The candidate must have a passionate, proactive approach to producing new and exciting creatives

Responsibilities:

• Design and concept digital assets for use on our clients websites, social media, and CRM communications
• Work closely with the Social Media team on social content and strategies
• Design and offer creative input for all forms of advertising, both above and below-the-line
• Collaborate with Retention team in the creation of assets for CRM communications
• Take on and actioning feedback from senior creatives and marketers to complete campaigns and creative for all Group projects
• Discuss ideas and present creative concepts to marketing stakeholders
• Ensure that brand guidelines are adhered to and the highest level of work is produced, striving for continuous improvement and excellence
• Understand and investigating new methods to develop highly visible creative design solutions

Key requirements:

• Digital graphic design degree, or relevant qualification
• 2 - 3 years' experience as a Digital Designer preferably with agency and iGaming experience
• Must have a back ground in Sports
• Adobe Creative Suite (CS5 and up) essential (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Motion/Animation – Video, GIF creation, photography (not essential)
• Understand Social Media trends and platforms
• Active interest in the design and technology sector
• An understanding of UX/UI
• A portfolio to demonstrate the above
• Interest in sports and/or gaming advantageous
• An understanding of HTML & CSS advantageous

Soft skills:

• Attention to detail
• Emotional intelligence
• Creative
• Works well under pressure
• Effective time management

Working hours: Monday to Friday Hybrid position 3 days in office and 2 days WFH

Salary: Market Related

Company benefits:

• Bursary scheme
• Performance bonus scheme
• wellness & fitness program
• quarterly incentives for high performers
• First Friday Drinks (monthly)
• Subsidized parking

Should you wish to apply for the position, please apply directly via this job board, please ensure that you quote reference number 202604 subject heading or email body.

Surgo (Pty) Ltd will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity (EE) and is committed in maintaining diversity in its’ appointments. Surgo (Pty) Ltd, therefore also encourages people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, should you not receive feedback within three months upon submission, you can assume your application was unsuccessful and we encourage you to reapply. Please note that as a registered member of APSO, Surgo (PTY) Ltd. does not hold applicants accountable for any application fee.

Your CV will be kept on our database for us to contact you should any future vacancies become available. If you do not wish for us to keep your CV for any other positions, please email recruitment@surgo.co.za.