Graphic Designer
| Remuneration: | R14000 - R23000 per month negotiable basic salary |
| Benefits: | Pension Fund, Life Cover, Funeral Cover, 13th Cheque |
| Location: | Durban |
| Remote work: | Not Applicable |
| Education level: | Diploma |
| Job level: | Mid |
| Travel requirement: | Occasional |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #K/mead GraphicDesign |
| Company: | Kingsmead |
Job description
As the leading family shoe retailer in South Africa, Kingsmead are passionate about offering the best selection of branded footwear in the country for the whole family!
You’ll find styles for women, men and kids from brands like Skechers, Hush Puppies, Ipanema, Pierre Cardin, Tomy, Crocs, Hi-Tec, Turtles, Soviet, Cat, Spoilt Girls, Bronx, Footglove, Mia, Urban Art and many more!
With over 48 stores across South Africa and growing, Kingsmead is quickly becoming the shoe store of choice for anyone looking for affordable footwear.
OverviewDesign, produce and edit a wide variety of graphic design for print and digital formats, as well as photography production, including designing publications for print and online, page layout, logos, stationery, pamphlets, posters, and capturing and editing photos.
Job descriptionKingsmead is looking for an inhouse designer who will be required to assist with but not limited to:
- Creation and design of diverse content - Overall Kingsmead brand and all inhouse brands – this will include posters, canvas, hanging banners and a variety of marketing real estate design.
- Produce and edit a variety of existing material for print and digital.
- Photography production – taking photographs, processing images, and ensuring they meet the desired results.
- Creating, adapting, and rolling out approved concepts in various media, above the line, below the line and through the line.
- Assist with online store maintenance and UI.
- Work on leaflet page layouts with suppliers.
- Ensure consistency across all content created inhouse or externally.
- Assist with internal culture content development (Team Great).
- Work closely with suppliers on TV ad story boarding and execution.
- Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
- Keeping up to date with market trends.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who will also be able to assist with basic photography.
Duties include setting up backdrops, lighting and equipment to prepare for a photo shoot, directing models and subjects to capture the perfect image and editing the photos to remove blemishes and correct lighting issues.
There may be a requirement for some internal videography.
Desired experience
- Efficient in creating engaging social media images, reels and GIFs.
- Knowledge of common social media platforms and associated content specifications.
- Attention to detail with intentional focus on adhering to brand standards.
- A qualification in Graphic design and or video editing.
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Highly skilled with design software and technologies.
- The ability to show a small portfolio of previous work.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience with HTML & JavaScript an advantage.
- Experience in WordPress & Web flow an advantage.
- Driver's license & own vehicle an advantage.
Thank you for taking an interest in Kingsmead!Please note that if you do not hear from us within 10 days of applying for this position - then please consider your application unsuccessful.Many ThanksKingsmead HR TeamPosted on 28 Jun 16:10, Closing date 27 Aug
