Graphic Designer

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer to craft visual assets that elevate The Rooms Network and channels, across on-air promotions, digital channels, and marketing campaigns. You’ll work closely with Marketing Manager, videographers, and content producers to develop eye-catching designs that align with our brand guidelines and engage viewers.

Key responsibilities

• Visual asset creation
• Design graphics for social media posts, stories, carousels, and ads on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Develop on-air promotion graphics, channel stings, lower thirds, and title cards in collaboration with broadcast production.
• Produce marketing collateral including posters, flyers, banners, email headers, and digital ads.
• Brand identity and guidelines
• Maintain and evolve The Rooms Network and channels visual identity, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.
• Create and update brand guidelines, templates, and style assets for internal and external use.
• Campaign support and collaboration
• Partner with the social media and marketing manager to conceptualise campaign themes and visual strategies.
• Collaborate with copywriters, community managers, and videographers to integrate visuals seamlessly into content plans.
• Digital production and optimisation
• Prepare final artwork for digital distribution, optimizing file formats and sizes for web and mobile.
• Adapt designs responsively for various screen sizes and platforms.
• Continuous improvement and trends
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and software updates in the digital media industry.
• Recommend new design approaches, software, or processes to improve workflow and visual impact.

Qualifications and skills

• Education and experience
• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• 3–4 years of professional experience in graphic design, preferably within media, broadcast, or digital marketing.
• Technical proficiency
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiar with After Effects for simple motion graphics.
• Experience with video overlay design tools and broadcast graphics software is a plus.
• Creative and interpersonal
• Strong visual storytelling skills and an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities—comfortable presenting concepts and incorporating feedback.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality designs under tight deadlines.

Company Description

The Rooms Network — the television home that entertains every family member. Whether you’re laughing with the little ones, bonding over a classic film, or discovering local stories that resonate, The Rooms Network is where it all happens. From the playful energy of PlayRoom on DStv channel 300 to the cinematic joy of MovieRoom on DStv channel 113, and with more channels on the way, The Rooms Network is your go-to destination for inclusive, heartwarming, and distinctly South African content. Original South African content meets global entertainment — on your screen, in your language. The Rooms Network is a creator space for South Africa’s most passionate and diverse media talent. We’re always looking for bold thinkers, creators, producers, designers, marketers, and tech minds ready to shape South African entertainment.

Posted on 27 May 14:50, Closing date 10 Jul