Job Summary
An award-winning global luxury lifestyle management and concierge service company seeks to employ a Graphic Designer to be based either in Cape Town or Johannesburg who is passionate about creating beautifully crafted design solutions to join the team in a full-time capacity. Role We are looking for someone with strong conceptual skills paired with an appreciation for craft; an exceptional and mature individual who is strong with ideas and has a natural flair for elegant design. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a refined eye for detail with proven expertise in the areas of brand-identity creation, typography and editorial design. In addition, they must be well versed in the digital sphere and fully understand design for an online environment. This includes basic front-end design, design for social media, and light video-editing skills. Experience in brand creation and an interest in working across a wide variety of projects are essential. The designer will be required to contribute creatively from the point of brief and initial conceptualization, through to finessing of visual-identity design, brand development, brand roll-out, and final delivery of assets. Joining a close-knit team of like-minded professionals, the designer will not only need to be comfortable with working collaboratively but also have a track record of efficiency. Requirements Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.F.A.) majoring in design from a recognized college or university Five to sevem years of expertise in respected design studios A strong creative portfolio of branding and design work Strategic thinking showcased in your portfolio; the ideas behind your work A high standard of finished execution, with exceptional attention to detail and craft A deep understanding of typography A technical, conceptual, and meticulous approach to design thinking Proficient in Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and some video editing for social media use Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to present and engage in partner conversations and presentations A willingness to collaborate creatively and take creative direction Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to meet deadlines timeously and under pressure Strong creative, organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills Reliable work ethic: motivated, self-disciplined and consistent in seeing projects through Experience of luxury or high-end clients preferred. Love for and knowledge of travel is an advantage - with support from the management team, you’ll plan, create and design content - such as newsletters, brochures and social media posts - for our range of exclusive high-end travel property portfolios Good knowledge of worldwide travel destinations and luxury products/services. Applicants who do not have the specific experience listed above, will not be contacted o Submit an updated CV , starting with your current position, and attach a recent headshot taken in the past six months. o By applying, candidates agree to provide any further details or information requested by Hospitality Exchange within 24 hours, including references from previous 2 or 3 direct supervisors, prior to current employer, and consent to contact. o Interviews will be held online and an in person and the company will not cover travle costs should you be out of province o Only South African nationals will be considered