Gauteng
Graphic Designer
February 15, 2022- Remuneration: Market-related based on experience
- Location: Johannesburg
- Education level: Tertiary
- Job level: Jnr to Mid
- Type: Permanent
About Bridgement
Bridgement is breaking down the barriers to access finance for small businesses in South Africa. Traditional loans from banks and other lenders have a slow application process, have strict criteria, require a lot of documentation, and inflexible terms. In contrast, we use cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence to offer flexible finance online, with a 2-minute application, no documentation required, and a decision in a matter of hours. We’re a well-funded fintech start-up, backed by Capricorn and the greater Yellowwoods group, best known for their investments in and ownership of Nandos, Hollard, Clientèle, Direct Axis, and Budget Group. Having won several awards recently, including Xero’s App of the Year award, we are proud to be recognised by worldwide brands as a trusted and valued business.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing visual concepts based on the provided brand strategy, brief and insights
- Adapt and roll out approved concepts for various digital and traditional media formats
- Collaborating effectively with the marketing and sales teams as well as external suppliers to deliver content and marketing collateral to meet the needs of the business
- Ensure artwork is correct and supplied in the right formats and sizes before going live
- Delivering work on time and in line with the brand identity guidelines
- Adhere to team processes and quality standards
Attributes required:
- Excellent self-management and time management
- Keen eye for aesthetics and detail
- Good communication skills to accurately convey your concepts to prospective clients, partners and team members
- Excellent understanding of design principles, not limited to but including layout, colour, contrast, typography, scale, and composition
- Excellent understanding of digital design best practices
- Understanding of print best practices
- Have a strong, well-rounded portfolio that showcases your individual design aesthetic
Qualifications and experience:
- AAA, Vega or similar Bachelor Degree in Graphic or Multimedia Design
- 1-3 years’ work experience (must have proven digital design experience at an advertising or design agency)
- Key software capabilities include Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign etc), Figma or similar
It will be useful to have although not absolutely required:
- Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro (or any other video editing suite), illustration and/or photography skills
- UI design experience
- Experience working in a tech startup
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we also provide:
- An opportunity to be a part of one of the most exciting, growing fintech startups
- A smart, fun and diverse team
- A lovely office in Melrose Arch with great coffee, complimentary snacks, a putting green, Playstation and much more
- Amazing employee benefits including life insurance, disability + critical illness, income protection and gap cover, as well as other benefits like psychological, physical, financial wellbeing and legal support
Ready to Apply?
If you think you’re the right person, please send your CV to [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you!