Mid-weight Designer

Experience we’re looking for Design-related diploma or degree (advantageous) 3–5 years’ design and art direction experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment (required) Portfolio of evidence to illustrate conceptual thinking, design approach and experience Experience working in an advertising environment alongside copywriters Computer literacy, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Working knowledge of creative AI tools, and the appetite to push them further Good understanding of brand positioning, brand theory and the origin of creative brand platforms Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, colour theory and layout techniques A good understanding of print and production Bonus points if you have… Advanced use of generative AI tools in production creative work Experience developing or evolving brand or design systems in Figma Use of project management and collaboration tools (e.g. Asana, Slack) Animation skills and experience Experience working in or with a fintech company and/or retail brand Experience working with the mass market in South Africa, specifically brands focused on lower- to middle-income consumers Good understanding of digital and social media platforms, and the type of creative work that is most impactful in these spaces Content creation and production experience is welcome in a team where we all wear multiple hats You’ll thrive in the Herd if you have… Strong conceptual thinking – You have the ability to take a brand problem and think of original, abstract ideas to inform creative solutions that suit specific audiences Adaptability and flexibility – You’re able to adjust in a fast-paced and changing environment where priorities and projects may shift unexpectedly Collaboration – You thrive on working with a strategic brand and creative team to co-create ideas and solutions to brand and marketing challenges Prioritisation and workload management – You can successfully manage and work on multiple projects at once Involved and accountable – You’re able to take ownership of your work from start to finish and get actively involved from understanding the source of a brief to its final execution and implementation Creative courage – You love to keep learning and are unafraid to try new things and approaches to arrive at the best outcome Perks that make your life easier Catered lunch four days a week for office-based team members. An open coffee bar and snacks. Employee Assistance Programme. Corporate Social Investment events and opportunities to give back. Free on-site parking. Access to LinkedIn Learning. Social events throughout the year. Group risk benefits. Flash Club, our employee engagement programme where you can earn up to five additional leave days by completing all categories within a cycle. Ready to join the Herd? If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and give it HORNS!