Creative Artworker

Role: Creative Artworker (FTC 12 months)

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

ROLE MISSION

Working in partnership with our client, the Creative Artworker will be an integral part of the production process for our one of our key global brands. The Creative Artworker takes digital, print and social content projects from brief to completion. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and the ability to adapt designs and translate supplied campaigns and brand guidelines into impactful designs. Working closely with the satellite hub team, managing their own work on the day-to-day running of global/regional campaigns, working within specified timeframes and budgets. The right candidate will also have the ability to ensure quality and consistency of deliverables are met by self-QC.

THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF...

• You’re someone who thrives on shared successes, especially as part of a team that’s making waves with innovative processes & high-volume delivery. Unexpected turns energise you, and you take challenges head-on, inspiring your entire team to find solutions and stay the course. Your positive spirit keeps your sleeves rolled up, always ready to seize every opportunity.  
• Ideally, you’ll have experience in large-scale accounts in FMCG industries, such as beauty or fashion.
• You’ll already be a Creative Artworker looking for bigger challenges on a larger account where you can hone your existing skills and cultivate new ones. 

ABOUT THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

Reporting to the Regional Designer, the Creative Artworker works alongside a Global team of [xxx].

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING IN YOUR ROLE

• Collaborate with the team to produce design/adaptation to the client’s brief and exacting standards from the outset until completion, including digital, print, and
• Positively influencing clients with creative input
• Ensure consistency and quality across all design deliverables while adhering to brand guidelines and project specifications in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Have a strong knowledge of the brand guidelines to act as a brand guardian
• Communicate and present projects effectively to internal stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine and iterate designs as needed
• Keenly evaluate and monitor industry trends and brands, AI, research industry developments in branding, automation and marketing
• Proactivity and strong project management skills, teamed with an aptitude for managing multiple varying sized projects seamlessly
• Ability to deliver final artwork and toolkits on digital and print-based material

WHAT SKILLS WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL 

• Equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field
• 3+ years of professional experience in design, artwork and production
• Solid portfolio showcasing a range of design work across various platforms with focus on print
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, an understanding of future-facing platforms – with a desire to embrace new software and efficiency-led AI platforms
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple delivery needs – right first time
• Appreciation of contemporary photography, positioning and cropping, with a skill for basic retouching
• Solid typography, layout and technical skills with excellent attention to detail
• An understanding how to work across online banners (static and animated), social media posts (primarily Instagram and Facebook).
• Comfortable creating artwork for a variety of communications material to include; Advertising, POS, Branding and Marketing projects/campaigns
• A team player with good communication skills, who actively contributes to the team’s knowledge
• A basic understanding of automation software and willingness to embrace them
• Working on print-based collateral with great knowledge of branding
• 3+ years of relevant experience in:
  • Digital
  • Artwork
  • Print
  • Production
  • Automation/AI

Job Id: 9664

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