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Senior Brand Designer Location: Paarden Eiland, Cape Town

Redline Recruitment
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Johannesburg, South Africa

Introduction

Location: Paarden Eiland, Cape Town

An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Brand Designer to join a highly respected, creative design studio specializing in experiential retail, brand, and interior environments for both local and international clients.

This established multidisciplinary studio is renowned for delivering innovative brand experiences through strategic thinking, visual communication, and immersive spatial design. Working across retail, commercial, and branded environments, the team creates impactful concepts that bring brands to life through engaging and functional design solutions.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a senior-level creative professional with strong conceptual ability and a passion for brand storytelling across multiple touchpoints. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys leading projects from inception to completion, and can confidently mentor junior creatives while remaining hands-on in execution.

You will play a key role in shaping visual identities, translating strategy into compelling design solutions, and contributing to projects spanning print, digital, and spatial brand experiences.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive creative brand projects from concept development through to final execution
  • Interpret client briefs and develop strong, innovative design solutions
  • Create high-quality visual work across multiple mediums, including branding, retail environments, digital assets, and communication collateral
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including strategists, interior designers, and project stakeholders
  • Provide creative guidance, support, and mentorship to junior and intermediate designers
  • Maintain consistency and integrity across all brand applications and project deliverables
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high creative and production standards
  • Stay informed on international branding, retail, and design trends to contribute fresh ideas and strategic insight

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

  • Relevant qualification in Graphic Design, Brand Design, Visual Communication, or a related field
  • Minimum 7 years’ professional experience in a senior brand or graphic design role
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and high-level design execution across multiple channels
  • Experience working on complex branding projects across various platforms
  • Previous retail or experiential brand design exposure would be advantageous

Technical Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, and visual communication principles across print, digital, and environmental applications
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat 
  • Strong computer literacy in Mac-based environments 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 
  • Experience designing for social media and digital platforms 
  • Understanding of print and production processes

Advantageous Skills Include:

  • Motion graphics or animation experience
  • Photography skills
  • Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, or WordPress 
  • Experience using Figma 
  • Copywriting ability

Key Attributes

  • Highly creative and conceptually driven with exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong visual communication and presentation skills
  • Confident in leading projects while remaining hands-on in design execution
  • Organised, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team
  • Positive attitude toward feedback and continuous growth
  • Self-motivated with the confidence to take ownership of projects

Package & Remuneration

R45 000 Gross 

Interested?