Creative Executive (Graphic and Product Design) at Neovarsity Africa

Job Description

• The Creative Executive will be responsible for conceptualising and executing compelling visual content that aligns with the brand’s identity and marketing goals. 
• This includes graphic design for print and digital platforms, branding materials, and product packaging, as well as contributing to the design of new product ideas and innovations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and create engaging graphic content for social media, websites, print materials, and promotional campaigns
• Design branding materials such as logos, flyers, brochures, business cards, and presentations
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop design strategies and concepts for campaigns
• Create mockups and prototypes for digital products, merchandise, and packaging
• Translate ideas into visual storytelling that resonates with target audiences
• Ensure brand consistency across all creative assets
• Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and techniques
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and expectations
• Collaborate with vendors for print production or merchandise development
• Take feedback constructively and apply revisions as needed

Requirements
Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or related fields
• Design certifications or professional training (advantageous)

Experience:

• 2–4 years of experience in graphic design or creative roles
• Strong portfolio showcasing a wide range of graphic and product design works
• Experience working in a fast-paced, creative team environment

Other Requirements:

• Must own or have access to a functional laptop with design tools installed
• Must be highly proactive and passionate about creativity and design
• Willingness to learn and explore new design methods
• Background check or portfolio assessment may be required.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Familiarity with tools like Canva, Figma, Coreldraw, or similar design platforms
• Strong understanding of layout, colour theory, and typography
• Ability to develop branding concepts and apply them across different formats
• Product design skills: packaging design, mockups, 3D visualization (an advantage)
• Video editing and animation knowledge (a plus, but not mandatory)
• Excellent creativity and originality
• Strong attention to detail
• Time management and multitasking skills

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary
• Project performance bonuses
• Access to tools/resources and creative software licenses.