Digital Designer job vacancy in Durban.A well-known national Media company is looking for a Digital Designer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis for their offices based in Durban.Excellent salary on offer (subject to qualification and or experience) and internal career advancement opportunities.Core Purpose of The Job:This position is responsible for the creative, innovative development and management of assigned creative digital projects in support of growth and sales initiatives which includes actual development of creative design for the digital team. The designer will be part of a large team of designers and responsible for designing and executing innovative, engaging digital projects, learning about new platforms and be responsible for all creative aspects of business unit, product and client deliverables.To combine innovative, creative artistic talent together with research and have a general understanding of group and customer needs, marketing, materials and production methods to create the most appealing graphic design that will be competitive in the marketplace.To produce creative graphic concept & design for presentations, pitches and client driven campaigns.To produce creative graphic content and design that enables HCDS to pitch as a one-stop shop in their tender processes, marketing and sales presentations.To ensure that design meets image and branding requirements of its clients.To combine practical knowledge with artistic ability to turn abstract ideas into dynamic design.Dimensions of the JobDesign,Graphic Design,Web Design,Conceptualization,Creativity,Presentations,Layouts and Conceptual compositionsPrinciple DeliverablesHave an expert understanding of graphic design process with the ability to design and pro-duce design material for digital presentations, Point of Sale, products & packaging.Design, layout and electronic preparation for repro or publishing with the use of software (Adobe Illustrator CS6, Indesign CS6, Photoshop CCS6, Microsoft Office, Creative Suite, Java).Must be able to determine the needs of the client, the ultimate function for which the design is intended, and its appeal to customers. In creating the design, research must be conducted using the desired design characteristics.Keep track of all graphic elements, making sure they are finished in time for presentations with no errors.Discuss the requirements for the graphic design with team and client and make all changes where necessary.Must be continuously updated on the most recent design & UI/UX trendsKey Performance Areas:Meeting deadlines.Produce high quality, creative and innovative designs and conceptual presentations.Effectively manage and prioritize workflow.All design work is presented on time, in full and at quality.Establish and maintain an effective archiving / filing system.Proactively research and produce cutting edge concepts for digital marketing and design.Provide efficient support and service delivery to the sales team, thereby promoting customer retention.Requirements:A tertiary qualification in graphic design with a diploma or degree is preferred.5-10 yrs. of experience in design and creative environment.Experience in digital agency and multi-media industry.User Interface and Experiential design.Video & Animation.HTML coding experience.Knowledge of multiple operating systems, strong graphic experience and good content layout.Knowledge of web & mobile design.Knowledge of the commercial & digital print industry a plus.Adobe Creative Suite. The qualified candidate will demonstrate expertise in Adobe CS (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and skill in design areas including but not limited to illustration, animation, web graphics and video.The preferred candidate will also have knowledge of UX best practices and experience with editorial and website design for multiple devices.Behavioral:Team player!Work in a team environmentReliable, ‘Can do’ attitude,Good relationship-building skillsWork with multiple projects under strict deadlinesSelf-disciplinedMust be customer focused, flexible, conscientious and take pride in work at all times.Creative, imaginative, persistent, and able to communicate their ideas in writing, visually, and verbally.Well-read, open to new ideas and influences, and quick to react to changing trends.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and under pressureGood business sense and sales ability with presentation skills.Good hand-eye co-ordination and normal colour vision.Great collaborative skills, rigorous analytical skills and strong creative drive.Applying For This Position:Only open to South African citizens.If you are interested, please send us your CV with position title as reference.#J-18808-Ljbffr