MID-LEVEL GRAPHIC DESIGNER – BALLITO
Sales / Marketing / Communications
Durban North Coast, Durban – KwaZulu Natal
We are seeking a talented and execution-focused Mid-Level Graphic Designer to join our client’s dynamic team based in Ballito, KZN. This is a hands-on creative role primarily focused on content creation — we require someone who can design and produce, not simply manage social media platforms.
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating high-quality visual content across social media, retail print, and FMCG environments, and must be comfortable working within strict brand guidelines across multiple brands simultaneously.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 2–3 years of professional graphic design experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (non-negotiable):
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Proven experience designing across the following disciplines:
- Social Media — Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
- Retail Print — flyers, banners, posters
- FMCG Design — POS material, shelf talkers, promotional assets
- Based in Ballito, KZN — or willing to commute to Ballito
- Must have own reliable transport (role may require travel for printing, photoshoots, events, and activations)
- This is a full-time, on-site position
- Available to start immediately / ASAP
BONUS SKILLS (ADVANTAGEOUS)
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Audition
- Photography and/or Videography
- FMCG and/or Retail industry experience
- Experience with retail activations and promotional campaigns
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
All applicants are required to submit a strong portfolio demonstrating real-world client and brand work. Conceptual or student work alone will not be considered.
Your portfolio must include examples of:
- Branding and brand identity work
- Layout and composition design
- Print-ready artwork (correctly set up for commercial printing)
- Real client or brand campaigns — not conceptual work only
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong understanding of brand consistency across multiple brands
- Ability to prepare accurate, print-ready files to industry standards
- Comfortable working within strict brand guidelines
- Able to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects
- Consistent in meeting deadlines and executing work efficiently
IDEAL CANDIDATE TRAITS
Detail-Oriented Fast & Reliable Execution-Focused
THIS ROLE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR
✗ Canva or AI-tool dependent designers — this is a hands-on Adobe role
✗ Candidates lacking proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
✗ Candidates with no real-world client or brand work experience
✗ Social media managers or content schedulers — we need a designer who creates, not manages
If you do not hear from us within 14 days, kindly consider your application as unsuccesful this time. You are welcome to apply for future vacancies.
