Digital Designer

1 Year Contract | Cape Town

The opportunity

Calling all Dynamic Designers!

Savvy is looking for dynamic individual to join one of our awesome client’s Marketing Department as a  Digital Designer. We are looking for a Digital Designer to create dynamic digital content and seamless UX-led interfaces in order to deliver an excellent  customer shopping experience.

Remuneration:

Market-Related

Duration:

1 Year Contract

Location:

Cape Town

About The Role

The Digital Designer will be required to design digital content for all the relevant digital platforms through performing the following duties:

  • Social media content & animation (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
  • Website creative: banners, landing pages, buying guides etc.
  • Video editing
  • Coding – emailers, catalogues, and static pages (required)
  • Graphic design of campaigns as required and briefed (secondary focus)

Responsibilities

  • Design of marketing communications well as content generation to be
    used across all digital assets & channels
  • Manage the look-and-feel and optimisation of website and mobile site.
  • Video editing
  • Design and code interactive content (JavaScript / HTML)
  • Conceptualisation and production of fresh ideas for online/digital
    material
  • Efficient use of (Apple Mac) DTP system, Illustrator as well as Photoshop, and InDesign is essential
 

Basic Requirements

  • Have a minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a similar role
  • Diploma in Graphic Design/Digital/Multimedia
  • Front-end development
  • Understanding of basic digital principles: SEO & Analytics
  • Up to date with key digital & industry related trends
  • Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
  • Strong mobile-led UI design capabilities
  • Adobe Premiere, After Effects, XD, InVision, SketchUp (Advantageous)
  • Basic HTML capabilities, front end coding and animation (Advantageous)
  • Have experience in website design and maintenance (Advantageous)
 

Essential Competencies Required for Applicants:

  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Deadline driven / time management
  • Team player with a Can-do attitude
  • Innovative
  • Organised
  • Resilient and courageous
  • Self-managed
  • High level of creativity
  • Curious / enquiring mind
  • Takes the initiative
  • Appreciates detail

 

A portfolio is essential for all interviews – Only original artworks will be accepted.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act

Ready to take the next step in your design journey?

Apply now and join our team!