Senior Designer

Publicis Groupe · Johannesburg

Company description

Within Publicis Groupe’s Intelligent Creativity business, we specialize in bringing creative ideas to life, and to consumers. By combining 100 years of craft excellence with 6,000 experts across 52 locations of the world’s biggest studio network, we leverage the industry’s richest data, through the power of agentic AI, to radically redefine content production with Intelligent Content. We intuitively deliver this through Marcel Make, the world’s first Intelligent Content agent.

The result? Predictively performing content that unlocks business growth in unprecedented ways. No more guesswork. No more waste.

Just content that works, working a lot harder.

Overview

Title: Senior Designer

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Reporting to: Creative Director

The role will collaborate closely with the Creative Director to develop and execute creative projects across a range of platforms. This role is crucial in producing high-quality and cohesive design work that adheres to brand standards. The successful candidate will work with a talented team of designers, multimedia editors and writers, contributing to a creative environment that emphasizes innovation, craft excellence and impactful visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

CREATIVE COLLABORATION:

Work in partnership with the Art Directors & Creative Directors to develop and execute creative concepts that are fit-for-platform.
Collaborate with designers, copywriters, editors and other team members to ensure cohesive and high-quality deliverables.

ART DIRECTION:

Reporting to the Creative Director, you will translate creative requirements into visually striking and brand-consistent design solutions.
Support the Art Director & Creative Director in developing creative assets that align with the client's and global lead agency’s vision and objectives.
Translate Globally developed campaigns into market relevant executions

DESIGN EXECUTION:

Produce compelling designs and storyboards for a variety of media, including digital, print, social and multimedia.
Ensure all creative work is executed on-brand and to the high standards expected by Publicis Production.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

Self-manage multiple projects, timelines and priorities efficiently.
Liaise with the Art Director to present design solutions, gather feedback and make necessary adjustments on projects.

INNOVATION AND TRENDS:

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new techniques and ideas into projects.
Contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration and innovation within the team.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Review, receive and implement feedback from the Art Director on projects to maintain quality and consistency.
Ensure final creative products meet client expectations and brand standards.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a senior designer or similar design role within an advertising agency or creative environment.
Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in digital, print, social and multimedia design.
Excellent design, communication and collaborative skills.
Advanced proficiency in relevant creative tools and software, including Adobe Creative Cloud.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Passion for innovation, craft excellence and staying current with industry trends.

Skills

This role requires a strong conceptual thinker with the ability to translate creative direction into compelling design solutions while balancing client needs and brand objectives.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail, strong craft skills and a passion for creative excellence.
Flexibility and adaptability are crucial, as the Senior Designer will navigate multiple projects, evolving briefs and dynamic market conditions.

Additional information

Publicis Groupe Africa is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

All appointments will be based on qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Interested candidates must please submit a concise CV including a link to your portfolio if necessary. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks after submitting your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.