Graphic Designer

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Product Marketing Lead

Company Overview

Our client is a leading South African importer and distributor of premium commercial and domestic appliances. With nearly a century of industry presence, EI partners with globally recognised brands in coffee equipment, foodservice, refrigeration, cooking, and outdoor lifestyle solutions. They are committed to quality, innovation, and long-term customer relationships supported by reliable after-sales service and technical expertise.

They are based in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town.

Role Purpose

The Graphic Designer will be responsible for producing high-quality visual assets that elevate our clients' premium brand positioning. Working closely with the Product Marketing Lead and Sales Team, the successful candidate will develop compelling creative materials that support retail media, product launches, campaigns, and corporate communications.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-end visual assets across multiple premium brands.
• Support Retail Media initiatives with digital design executions.
• Create go-to-market materials including pitch decks, flyers, brochures, catalogues, POS materials, and social media content.
• Conceptualise and storyboard campaign ideas where required.
• Ensure strict adherence to brand guidelines across all outputs.
• Prepare artwork accurately for both print and digital production.
• Provide light video editing for digital and social campaigns.
• Maintain organised design workflows and improve marketing collaboration processes.
• Manage multiple projects independently while meeting deadlines.

Required Attributes & Competencies

• Excellent self-management and communication skills.
• Strong proactive approach with attention to detail.
• Ability to work across multiple brands and design styles.
• Strong understanding of typography, hierarchy, colour, and composition.
• Understanding of digital and mobile-first design principles.
• Knowledge of animation or visual effects advantageous.
• Understanding of generative AI tools for creative enhancement advantageous.

Technical Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator essential).
• Experience preparing artwork for print production.
• Basic video editing skills (Premiere Pro / After Effects advantageous).
• Strong digital asset optimisation capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design.
• 3–5 years’ professional graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating premium brand work