Graphic Designer - Digital & Social Media Marketing

Salary: From R10,000 per month

Location: Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape (In-office)

Job type: Full time, starting with a 3-month fixed-term contract

Department: Marketing / Brand Team

We're Hiring!

We are looking for a fast, creative and proactive Graphic Designer who understands social media, enjoys working across multiple brands and has a genuine interest in marketing.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can produce high-quality content efficiently, contribute fresh ideas and take ownership of their work.

We want someone who thinks beyond the design brief, understands what makes content engaging and effective, and is eager to develop their marketing skills.

You will work across multiple consumer brands, supporting organic social media, paid advertising, e-commerce, email marketing and promotional campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media & Digital Design

• Design engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and other digital platforms.
• Create static posts, carousels, stories, reels and paid advertising creatives.
• Produce high volumes of quality content efficiently.
• Adapt designs for different platforms, formats and audiences.
• Develop strong visual hooks, clear messaging and effective calls to action.
• Maintain distinct brand identities across multiple brands.

Organic Social Media & Creative Thinking

• Contribute fresh, engaging content ideas that help grow our brands organically.
• Identify relevant social media trends and turn them into content quickly.
• Understand what makes content engaging, shareable and relevant.
• Develop creative concepts for reels, carousels, stories and campaigns.
• Collaborate with the social media team on content planning and execution.
• Use engagement and performance insights to improve future content.

Campaign, Website & Email Design

• Create visuals for promotional campaigns, product launches and seasonal marketing.
• Design website banners, product graphics and landing page assets.
• Develop email marketing graphics and promotional content.
• Ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across all channels.
• Adapt and repurpose existing creative assets efficiently.

Marketing-Led Design

• Understand the target audience and marketing objective behind each brief.
• Translate marketing ideas into clear, engaging and conversion-focused visuals.
• Contribute original creative concepts rather than relying solely on supplied briefs.
• Adapt designs based on feedback, campaign results and audience response.
• Take an active interest in marketing performance and consumer behaviour.

Content Planning & Collaboration

• Work with photographers, videographers and the marketing team to plan content requirements.
• Identify content gaps and proactively request the assets needed.
• Contribute to campaign planning and content calendars.
• Anticipate upcoming deadlines and prepare creative requirements in advance.
• Communicate progress, challenges and priorities clearly.

Creative Efficiency & Asset Management

• Develop reusable templates and design systems to improve efficiency.
• Refresh advertising creatives and create variations for testing.
• Maintain organised design files and shared asset libraries.
• Manage multiple projects, brands and deadlines independently.
• Take responsibility for work from initial brief through to final delivery.

Requirements

Essential

• 1-3 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital and social media design.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Good understanding of layout, typography, visual hierarchy and branding.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple brands and competing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Advantageous

• Adobe InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects or CapCut.
• Basic video editing and motion graphics.
• Experience with organic social media marketing and content planning.
• Understanding of Meta advertising and creative performance.
• Experience with e-commerce, website design or email marketing.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools.

What We're Looking For

• Fast and productive: Works efficiently and maintains consistent creative output.
• Self-driven: Takes initiative and makes progress without constant supervision.
• Accountable: Owns deadlines, follows through and communicates challenges early.
• Resourceful: Researches, problem-solves and finds solutions independently.
• Creative thinker: Brings original ideas and understands the purpose behind the design.
• Social media savvy: Understands current platforms, trends and content formats.
• Organised: Manages multiple brands, priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Team player: Communicates openly, supports colleagues and contributes positively.
• Adaptable: Responds constructively to feedback and changing priorities.
• Growth-minded: Wants to learn, develop new skills and grow within marketing.

Growth Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to develop beyond graphic design into organic social media, digital marketing, campaign development, e-commerce and brand management.

You don't need to be a marketing expert, but you must be curious, commercially aware and willing to learn.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your CV.
• A portfolio showing relevant social media and digital design work.
• A brief introduction explaining your interest in social media and marketing.
• Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a practical design assessment.