Senior Design Manager
Are you a visionary designer with a passion for shaping innovative visual strategies? We’re on the hunt for a Senior Graphic Designer to lead our in-house design studio and drive groundbreaking projects. In this pivotal role, you'll report directly to the Marketing Manager, guiding our creative direction and ensuring that our brand message resonates across digital platforms and traditional media.
You’ll be responsible for setting the design strategy, implementing our Corporate Identity, and collaborating closely with the marketing team and key clients. Your expertise will also involve working with external digital, creative, and media agencies to deliver cohesive and impactful design solutions.
Ready to make your mark and lead a dynamic design team? Apply now and bring your creativity to life with us!
Duties and Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):
- Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential)
- 3-year Graphic Design Degree / Diploma qualification (Essential)
- 5-8 years’ experience in design (Essential)
- Experience in packaging design (Essential)
- Experience in executing marketing projects from conception to production (Essential)
- Agency experience (Desirable)
- Interactive Media (Essential)
- Photography (Desirable)
- Design for print, digital, OOH (Essential)
- Animation (Desirable)
- Advanced knowledge and proficiency in the Adobe Suite of programs including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Knowledge of marketing communication media processes
- Knowledge of the Mukuru products
- Knowledge of creative and graphic design principles
Additional Skills
- Design skills
- Brief writing and interpretation skills
- Computer skills
- Verbal & written communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Detail consciousness
- Interpersonal skills
- Multi-tasking skills
I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS