Graphic Designer

Durba, South Africa

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

Role:  Graphic Designer - (FTC 12 Months)

Location:  Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

 

About the role:

As a Graphic Designer, you will be a creative professional working within our unique in-house agency model. You'll create visual concepts that inspire, inform, and captivate audiences across multiple platforms. Working within an 18-person team, you'll develop designs that align with brand strategies while pushing creative boundaries. Your artistic vision combined with technical expertise will help deliver impactful visual communications that drive business results for our diverse client portfolio.

What you will be doing in this role:

  • Create visually compelling and on-brand marketing materials across various media (print, digital, social media, video)
  • Develop creative graphics, layouts, and visual content that effectively communicate client messages
  • Collaborate with marketing teams, stakeholders, and clients to understand project requirements
  • Maintain consistent brand identity while finding innovative approaches to visual storytelling
  • Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies to deliver cutting-edge solutions
  • Present design concepts and articulate creative decisions to clients and team members
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Contribute to the creative culture within our in-house agency teams 

What you need to be great in this role: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Arts, or related field (or equivalent professional experience) 
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating creative skills and visual problem-solving abilities 
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) 
  • Understanding of branding, marketing principles, and design fundamentals 
  • Knowledge of typography, colour theory, and layout design 
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills 
  • Strong time management abilities and attention to detail 
  • Problem-solving mindset and ability to receive and implement feedback 
  • Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS for digital projects (preferred) 
  • Collaborative spirit with the ability to thrive in an in-house agency environment

Req ID: 14352
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Our values shape everything we do: 

Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations   

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations   
 

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.   

 OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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