Creative Designer at BlackHouse Media (BHM)

Job Overview: 

• Are you a Creative Designer looking to join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in design and communication, contributing to our mission of delivering world-class communications solutions? Do you have the skills, knowledge and competence to create visually compelling designs for a variety of platforms, including social media, websites, and other digital channels?
• Are you interested in continuing or pursuing a career at the intersection of communications and consulting, media and marketing, technology and creativity? Would you consider an opportunity to be part of an organisation building Africa's first global communications services company? 
• If your answer to all of the above is 'nah, not me', we thank you for reading this far. You may leave now and consider forwarding to anyone you know who fits the bill. 
• But if you can answer yes to some or all of the above, then it may be you we've been looking for. We want you!
• We are a fast-growing African consultancy seeking Creative Designers to shape audience perceptions and tell compelling stories.
• As a Creative Designer at BHM, you will be at the heart of our creative process, bringing innovative ideas to life. This role offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to a variety of exciting projects, working in a creative and collaborative team environment. It requires a blend of creativity, technical prowess, and audience awareness to develop impactful designs and multimedia content that resonate with our diverse clientele and their audiences.
• In your role, you will help execute our ambition to become the number one company of choice on the continent and beyond for professionals who want to put themselves and the African continent on the map for good.  
• We put people before profit and want you to help us institutionalise this ethos while creating a dynamic, engaging and inclusive workplace that fosters excellence and innovation for the benefit of colleagues, clients, and shareholders.

Key areas of responsibility for the role will include:

Visual & Multimedia Design

• Conceptualising and creating visually compelling designs for a variety of platforms, including social media, websites, and other digital channels, based on firm and client requirements.
• Developing concepts, graphics, and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, websites, and advertisements, ensuring final outputs are visually appealing, on-brand, and meet communication goals.

Collaboration & Production

• Working closely with copywriters and the communications team to integrate text into multimedia formats, producing final designs that align with our firm's and clients' messaging and brand strategy.
• Collaborating with the communications team to develop original content for websites, social media pages, and marketing materials, ensuring consistency and quality across all platforms.

Brand & Project Management

• Assisting in maintaining brand consistency throughout all our marketing projects, keeping track of advancements in digital technology and design trends that can enhance project quality and deliverables.
• Participating in brainstorming sessions and creative meetings to propose new ideas and concepts for brand, marketing, and communications initiatives.

Person Specification:

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field from a reputable institution.

Years of Experience

• 1-3 years of professional experience in graphic design, preferably within a public relations, advertising, or marketing environment.

Required Skills and Aptitudes:

Design Proficiency

• Advanced proficiency in design software and technologies (such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Canva).
• A strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of projects, including social and web content, branding projects, product and UX design, and marketing communications.

Creative Skills

• Exceptional creativity and innovation in visual design, with a keen eye for aesthetics and details;
• Ability to conceptualise visuals and multimedia communication materials that effectively convey messages to target audiences.

Project Management

• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Communication and Collaboration

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with the communications team, copywriters, and other stakeholders;
• Experience working in a collaborative environment, contributing positively to team discussions and projects.

Adaptability

• Ability to adapt design concepts to various formats and platforms, maintaining design consistency and brand integrity across all deliverables.
• Openness to feedback and ability to make revisions based on client and team input.

Trend Awareness

• Up-to-date with the latest design trends, techniques, and technologies, with a willingness to explore new tools and practices to improve work quality.