Senior Graphic Designer

Johannesburg , South Africa
contractor Remote

AI overview

Deliver high-quality, brand-led visual communication across global clients, translating complex briefs into compelling visual outputs while maintaining exceptional quality.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: Fixed Term
Work set up: Remote

We are looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to deliver high-quality, brand-led visual communication across global clients and internal initiatives. This role goes beyond execution and requires strong conceptual thinking, design leadership, and the ability to operate as a trusted creative partner to both clients and internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will translate complex briefs into clear, compelling visual outputs while maintaining exceptional quality, consistency, and efficiency in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

What you will do:

  • Design and finalise high-quality visual assets across presentations, brand materials, digital assets, and editable templates with a strong focus on PowerPoint excellence.
  • Interpret and elevate client briefs into polished, on-brand creative solutions that meet both strategic and aesthetic objectives.
  • Ensure all work adheres strictly to client brand guidelines while bringing thoughtful creative value where appropriate.
  • Stay abreast of current design trends, tools, and technologies to ensure all design work is modern, relevant, and innovative.
  • Own quality control across all deliverables, ensuring accuracy, alignment, visual consistency, and brand compliance before release.
  • Maintain high design standards under tight timelines and on mission-critical projects.
  • Collaborate closely with clients, team members, and cross-functional departments to achieve project objectives within specified deadlines.
  • Present and explain design decisions confidently, acting as a trusted advisor rather than a task-taker.
  • Support and guide junior designers through informal mentorship, feedback, and quality checks where required.
  • Contribute to a collaborative and positive studio culture aligned with established values and ways of working.
  • Manage administrative and backend tasks associated with taking a brief through to the final product, including organising project files, maintaining documentation, and following established processes.
  • 5+ years’ experience in a graphic design role within an agency or corporate environment.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating presentation design, brand work, and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office, specifically PowerPoint and Word, to create and edit high-quality presentations and documents.
  • Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
  • Excellent visualisation and conceptualisation skills to translate ideas into compelling visual content, including mock-ups and prototypes.
  • Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to converse with clients at all levels and clearly convey goals and objectives.
  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex briefs so all parties clearly understand expectations.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with a positive attitude and treat team members with dignity and respect.
  • Ability to prioritise work effectively to meet project deadlines and manage stress under pressure.
  • Ability to understand different cultures and ways of working in a global environment and manage expectations across regions.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to propose innovative solutions and improvements.
  • Ability to stay current with technical developments and design trends.
  • Ability to work across various time zones as a strong team player.
  • Strong focus on quality, consistency, and brand compliance across presentation graphics and editable materials for global corporate clients.
  • Strong sense of accountability to deliver work in line with creative briefs and team lead direction.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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