Junior Designer
Remuneration: | market-related |
Location: | Cape Town |
Job level: | Junior |
Type: | Permanent |
Reference: | #TTL30 |
Company: | ninety9cents |
Key responsibilities:- Conceptualise and execute campaigns from initial brief to final artwork under Creative Director guidance
- Create high-quality visual assets for websites, apps, email campaigns, marketing materials, and social media
- Design and populate responsive email templates in Mailchimp and similar platforms
- Apply consistent visual style across all channels
- Isolate, retouch, and optimise product imagery for digital use
- Apply user-centered design principles across all digital touch points
- Create designs optimised for various screen sizes and devices
- Develop visual content that captures promotional excitement for retail clients
- Maintain exceptionally high standards for execution and attention to detail
- Stay updated with design trends and digital best practices
Collaboration and workflow- Work closely with cross-functional teams including UX, development, and TTL creative teams
- Support overflow work for UX, creative and development teams as needed
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions with innovative design insights
- Communicate effectively with team members and other departments
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
- Present work confidently to clients and senior creatives
Experience- Minimum: 2 years in digital design within agency/high-volume environment
- Portfolio: Demonstrating creativity, visual excellence, and campaign results
Desired skills:- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Design Tools: Figma or similar (working knowledge required)
- Email Platforms: Mailchimp or similar email marketing tools
- Bonus Skills: After Effects/animation, basic HTML/CSS for email templates
Attributes:- Detail-Oriented: Keen eye for both small and big details
- Pressure Performance: Excel under quick deadlines and high work volume
- Self-Starter: Resourceful and able to work independently
- Team Player: Positive disposition and strong collaboration skills
- Adaptable: Solution-oriented and calm under pressure
- Communicator: Articulate design decisions clearly
Posted on 15 Jul 14:16, Closing date 13 Aug