Midweight Designer
Publicis Groupe · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →- The role will collaborate closely with the Art Director and Creative Director to develop and execute creative projects across a range of platforms. The Midweight Designer is responsible for producing high-quality, cohesive work that follows brand standards and responds effectively to creative direction. Working with designers, multimedia editors and writers, the successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative environment focused on craft excellence and impactful visual storytelling.
Responsibilities
CREATIVE COLLABORATION
- Work in partnership with Art Directors, Creative Directors and senior team members to develop and execute creative concepts that are fit-for-platform.
- Collaborate with designers, copywriters, editors and other team members to ensure cohesive and high-quality deliverables.
ART DIRECTION
- Working under the guidance of the Art Director and Creative Director, translate creative requirements into visually engaging and brand-consistent design solutions.
- Support the Art Director and Creative Director in developing creative assets that align with the client's and global lead agency's vision and objectives.
- Adapt globally developed campaigns into locally relevant executions.
DESIGN EXECUTION
- Produce compelling designs and storyboards for a variety of media, including digital, print, social and multimedia.
- Ensure all creative work is executed on-brand and to the quality standards expected by Publicis Production.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Manage assigned projects, timelines and priorities effectively, with guidance where required.
- Liaise with the Art Director to review design solutions, receive feedback and make the necessary adjustments to projects.
INNOVATION AND TRENDS
- Stay up to date with industry trends and apply relevant techniques and ideas to projects.
- Contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration and innovation within the team.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Receive and implement feedback from the Art Director and senior creative team to maintain quality and consistency.
- Check final creative work for accuracy, brand consistency and alignment with client expectations before submission.
Qualifications
- Relevant experience as a designer or in a similar design role within an advertising agency, production studio or creative environment.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating capability across digital, print, social and multimedia design.
- Strong design, communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in relevant creative tools and software, including Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assigned projects and deadlines.
- A passion for craft excellence, continuous learning and staying current with industry trends.
Skills
- This role requires a capable conceptual thinker who can translate creative direction into compelling design solutions while balancing client needs and brand objectives.
- The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail, solid craft skills and a willingness to learn and develop.
- Flexibility and adaptability are crucial, as the Midweight Designer will work across multiple projects, evolving briefs and dynamic market conditions.