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Graphic Designer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
A national electrical wholesaler is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join their Durban branch.
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality visual content across both print and digital platforms while ensuring strong brand consistency and polished execution across all marketing collateral.
This role is ideal for a hands-on designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment can manage multiple projects simultaneously contribute creatively to campaigns and concepts and provide daily guidance and oversight to a junior DTP operator.
The Graphic Designer will play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the overall visual identity and marketing standards of the business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality visual content across both print and digital platforms while ensuring strong brand consistency and polished execution across all marketing collateral.
This role is ideal for a hands-on designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment can manage multiple projects simultaneously contribute creatively to campaigns and concepts and provide daily guidance and oversight to a junior DTP operator.
The Graphic Designer will play an important role in maintaining and enhancing the overall visual identity and marketing standards of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Experience
Technical Skills
Skills & Competencies
Advantageous
Reporting Structure
- Design and produce a wide range of marketing materials including adverts brochures manuals presentations signage and promotional items
- Develop creative concepts in collaboration with the marketing team for campaigns and initiatives
- Ensure all design work aligns with brand guidelines and maintains a consistent visual identity
- Prepare artwork for print and digital production ensuring accuracy and quality standards
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously meeting deadlines and business requirements
- Oversee and guide the Junior DTP Operator including quality control workflow management and task allocation
- Review and approve final artwork before release or print
- Collaborate with the Digital Content & Marketing Specialist to ensure cohesive campaign execution across platforms
- Assist with event-related design requirements including trade shows activations and promotional collateral
Qualifications
- Qualification in Graphic Design Visual Communication or related field (Diploma or Degree preferred)
Experience
- 35 years experience in a graphic design role preferably within a marketing or in-house environment
- Proven experience producing both print and digital design work
- Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of design work across different formats
- Experience preparing artwork for print production (layout colour file setup etc.)
- Experience working within brand guidelines and maintaining visual consistency
- Experience overseeing or mentoring junior design or DTP staff
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Solid understanding of: Print production processes and requirements
- Layout typography and visual hierarchy
- File preparation for various outputs (print digital large format)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong creative and conceptual thinking
- High attention to detail and quality control
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Good communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
- Leadership capability to guide and support junior team members
Advantageous
- Basic motion graphics or video editing skills
- Experience in automotive technical or product-based industries
- Exposure to digital design requirements (web social media assets)
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: Marketing Manager
- Works closely with: Digital Content & Marketing Specialist
- Oversees: Junior DTP Operator
Required Experience:
IC
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