Overview

Are you a Senior Designer looking for an amazing opportunity to join this fast-moving and innovative company in the beauty sector?

As a highly talented and creative Senior Graphic Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping this brand’s visual identity. You will be hands-on in crafting dynamic visual content that brings their brand stories to life across video, motion, and print design.

What you will bring:

  • You have 5–8+ years industry experience in a similar role
  • A relevant qualification in Graphic Design from a tertiary level institute or similar
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Figma), with a particular focus in After Effects
  • Illustration skills are an added advantage
  • Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro and 3D design such as Cinema 4D are an added advantage

Skills: 

  • Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for detail, typography, colour, and layout
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and decisions
  • Problem-Solving: Creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to self-manage
  • Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively)
  • An interest in the beauty space and an affinity for refined and elegant design

Roles & Responsibilities:

Design and Execution

  • Develop and execute compelling visual designs for a variety of platforms, including digital (social media (paid + organic), websites and print (influencer boxes, marketing collateral and in-store displays)
  • Lead the execution of video projects from concept through to final delivery, including storyboarding, animation, editing, and sound design
  • Design promotional materials and marketing collateral with a deep understanding of beauty trends and consumer preferences
  • Create mood boards, style guides, and design concepts that align with the brand’s vision and goals. Craft comprehensive creative briefs for both in-house and external creative teams

Brand Development

  • Continuously evolve the visual identity of the beauty brands, keeping it fresh and relevant in a competitive market
  • Lead the creation of new design templates and guidelines to support brand consistency across all touchpoints
  • Stay updated on the latest design trends, particularly in the beauty industry, and incorporate them into design work.
  • Experiment with new design techniques, tools, and platforms to keep the brand visually ahead of the curve
  • Quality Control: Ensure all design work meets brand standards. Oversee the production process for printed materials, ensuring colour accuracy, print quality, and alignment with the design vision
  • Budget Management: Where required, manage design-related budgets, ensuring projects are completed within financial constraints
  • Source and negotiate with external suppliers (e.g. printers, photographers) when necessary

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Act as a brand guardian, maintaining and evolving the brand identity across all visual communications
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment within the team. Support them in developing their skills as a designer
  • Work closely with marketing, product development and sales teams to
    ensure design work aligns with brand guidelines, campaign objectives, and business goals
  • Collaborate with copywriters, photographers, and external agencies

If you would love to work for an exciting and progressive company, who work across multiple global brands, and have all the design skills required – apply now. Reference #38252.

Due to the volume of applications, we can only reply to candidates who are suitable for our current roles.

Send your CV and work to Hana Chadwick at The Creative Store, email [email protected], or call The Creative Store on (09) 365 1077 for more details.

 

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