Midweight Graphic Designer (Parkhurst)

Blue Apple is looking for a skilled midweight layout artist and designer to help with anything from the layout of annual and company reports to designing marketing and advertising material for corporate clients. This role is suited to someone who can take ownership of projects from briefing to final execution, while collaborating with the client services team and the creative director. Founded 27 years ago, this unique design agency is based in Parkhurst, Johannesburg and has made a name for itself in the financial services and corporate publishing industry. You will be based in the office and work alongside a team of talented designers to produce high-quality reports.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop creative concepts across print and digital mediums. 
• Roll out campaign collateral while staying true to brand specifications and design principles. 
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the highest quality of work (creative director, client services, general manager). 
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining an industry standard. 
• Prepare artwork for production in both print and digital spaces. 
• Be a brand ambassador and represent the company with dignity and respect.

Bonus (but not mandatory):

• An understanding of UX/UI design principles
• Illustration skills
• Video animation experience
• A great sense of humour (we pride ourselves on world-class office banter). 

Skills required

• 5+ years experience within the graphic design industry.
• Qualification or degree in design from a reputable institution.
• A strong portfolio exhibiting conceptual thinking, an understanding of design principles and an ability to apply it across a broad range of mediums. 
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign are essential. 
• A keen eye with attention to detail.
• A solid understanding of graphic design principles (typography, colour, layout and visual hierarchy).
• Experience in designing for both print and digital spaces. 
• A go-getter mindset with an ability to work well within a team (no bad apples).
• The ability to take feedback constructively and apply it efficiently. 
• Disciplined with strong time-management and communication skills.  
• Print-ready and pre-press preparation experience a must.
• Familiar with trends and best-practice in digital publishing.

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