Hybrid Senior Designer, InDesign, Photoshop, 3D, WPP Open AI tools

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• Job title: Senior Designer, InDesign, Photoshop, 3D, WPP Open AI tools
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: ZAR 56,550 per month
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Johannesburg, South Africa

About the role

• Senior Digital Designer creating compelling visual concepts for a global creative and technology-led agency. Collaborating across teams and executing high-fidelity digital assets with innovative design principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating on Creative Briefs • Participate in brainstorming sessions and work with cross-functional teams to understand objectives, audiences, and messaging.
• Concept Development & Sketching • Translate briefs into compelling visual concepts using sketches, mood boards, and style guides.
• Visual Design Execution • Create high-fidelity mock-ups, prototypes, and final digital assets using tools like Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Ensure designs are responsive, accessible, and optimised for performance.
• Presenting & Refining Designs • Present conceptual and finished work to internal teams and clients.
• Clearly articulate design rationale and refine work based on feedback.
• Staying Ahead of Trends • Research emerging design trends, explore new technologies, and continuously develop your skillset.
• Collaboration & Communication • Communicate regularly with your team, provide progress updates, and collaborate seamlessly across disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience as a Digital Designer, preferably within a fast-paced creative agency.
• Strong understanding of design principles including typography, colour theory, composition, and UI design.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, After Effects) and Figma.
• Experience with motion graphics and animation is a strong advantage.
• Deep knowledge of web and mobile best practices, responsive design, and accessibility guidelines.
• A user-centred mindset with a focus on usability and intuitive design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to creative challenges.
• A portfolio showcasing a wide range of digital work—web, app, social, and interactive—with thoughtful case studies highlighting your process and impact.