South Africa Job Openings

iKhokha

Senior Designer

Umhlanga

FULL TIME

October 7, 2024

Company Description
i Khokha is a place where chance takers become change makers. At i Khokha, we believe in better. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. As one of the fastest growing Fintech's in Africa we've built a team of global change-makers who want to make an impact. If you believe in a better future, be a chance-taker and help us empower small businesses in South Africa.

Job Description
Ready to level up your design game? We're searching for a Senior Designer to bring serious creative mojo to our team. Whether crafting killer concept pitches or perfecting final artwork, your innovative design skills will shape the i Khokha brand. We’re not just about pixels and vectors; we're all about pushing boundaries and injecting a fresh wow factor into every project. If you’re the kind of creative mind that thrives on detail, organisation, and making waves in the design world, we want you!
So, what will you do?

Your role involves crafting diverse creative assets—from concept pitches to polished final artwork. Collaborating across departments to create effective communication solutions for i Khokha, guiding merchants in decision-making.
You will be a mentor for our junior design team, creating an environment where creativity has no limits. The ability to deliver creative ideas, attention to detail, and organizational prowess will be key.

If you're ready to be the driving force behind seriously cool creativity and bring passion and fresh perspectives, join us. Let's redefine standards and create unforgettable brand experiences together.
In addition to the above, you will:
Create designs of various touchpoints/ assets for use on multiple platforms:

Produce sketches, storyboards, roughs to visualize idea
Design development and production for various design tasks and projects
Roll-out of approved key visuals to various elements

Lead design development and production for projects and complex creative campaigns:

Produce creative thought leadership and experiential content for broadcast, print and digital channels.
Lead creative campaigns from a design perspective from ideation through to content handover

Come up with creative thinking during brainstorming sessions, creative wall reviews, and project kick-off meetings:

Ideate concepts for various projects and channels
Layout and design of ideation presentations
Presenting ideas to the Senior Art Director, Creative Director and/or the broader Growth Marketing Team
Provide creative solutions for design issues
Stay abreast with the latest design/industry trends across digital and traditional media

Mentor junior/mid-weight design team:

Review junior/ mid-weight designers work and provide creative and technical feedback where needed
Provide guidance to junior design team in ideation and design directions
Upskill the junior design team where needed to grow the team efficiency

Qualifications

National Diploma in Graphic Design/Visual Communications or equal to relevant tertiary education

Deal Breakers:

6 years’ experience as a Graphic Designer or in a similar senior role (ATL, Digital & POS). Preferably agency experience.
2 years’ experience mentoring junior team members
Highly proficient in using Adobe Creative Cloud

Additional skills:

Experience in graphic design, typography, colour, web layout design, print production and package design
Excellent communication skills (a good command of the English language)
Conceptual and creative thinker
Excellent multi-tasking skills
Strong leadership skills
Meticulous with attention to detail
After Effects and Premiere skills are advantageous
Illustration and 3D skills are advantageous
Knowledge of working with AI in the creative space
Stakeholder and/or third party relationship management

Additional Information
Perks of joining the Tribe

Work in a high-growth company with tangible results you're accountable for.
Enjoy hybrid, remote, and in office work models.
Competitive remuneration and benefits, including Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions.
Be guided by visionary leadership.
Seize the opportunity for study leave.
Access to on-demand learning and development.
Experience a friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).
If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our very own onsite Barista.

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