Vacancy: Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Role Description

Location: Midrand, South Africa

Full-time and Office based

Reporting Line: Marketing Manager

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Graphic Designer role is to create visually compelling and on-brand designs that
communicate key messages and enhance the company's visual identity across various media. This
includes developing digital and print assets, such as advertisements, social media graphics, product
packaging, and presentations, that effectively engage and inform target audiences.

The Graphic Designer collaborates closely with the Marketing and creative teams to ensure design
consistency, aligns work with strategic objectives, and contributes creative ideas to elevate brand
presence and support organizational goals.

Recruitment Specialist

[email protected]

• Design print materials, mailers, web banners, and custom artwork, including PPT presentations, corporate branding, and documentation, using tools such as Adobe Suite, Adobe Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Conceptualize design briefs and develop concepts based on internal client needs and vision, ensuring alignment with Pinnacle’s corporate identity and brand/vendor guidelines.
• Deliver design briefs on time by tracking and adhering to deadlines while considering time and production constraints.
• ommunicate progress and timelines of design projects to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure artwork accuracy and supply correct formats, sizes, and colour codes before distribution.
• Handle multiple briefs simultaneously, including mailers, video production, product photos,and presentations.
• Update and manage the task sheet tracker daily to monitor workloads.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends and industry best practice.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with Adobe Suite, including Illustrator and InDesign
• Proven experience working with email marketing platforms, especially Klaviyo
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel
• Creative and adaptable, with the ability to conceptualize original ideas aligned with current trends
• Skilled in producing videos and dynamic content
• Strong, well-rounded design portfolio that demonstrates individual design aesthetics and capabilities, with examples of both print and digital design elements
• Working experience within the IT or IT Distribution industry will be an advantage

Skills and Education:

• Matric with mathematics is essential
• Relevant graphic design qualification (degree or diploma)
• Above-average computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent administration skills
• Skilled at planning and organising work projects – must be able to manage a high workload
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities
• Excellent communication and business communication skills, both verbal and written,
• Good EQ and ability to work both with and for others: able to collaborate and work within a team, with other teams and customers
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others
• Ability to evaluate, ask questions, and attend to detail
• Good communication skills to accurately convey your concepts to internal clients and team members
• Customer service orientated (internal customers)

• Perform effectively under pressure in high-stress, demanding environments
• Creative, innovative thinker
• Show a strong interest in art and design, with passion for delivering high-quality work
• Demonstrate excellent time management; well-organized, deadline-driven, and able to plan and prioritize a high workload
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Maintain an excellence orientation, setting and achieving high standards with a focus on continuous improvement
• Work independently, demonstrating initiative, confidence, and self-motivation
• Exhibit perseverance and resilience in challenging situations
• Display patience, tolerance, and diplomacy in interactions
• Approach tasks with a positive attitude and proactive mindset

Compliance Competencies

• Perform all duties with integrity, to the highest ethical standards, and in compliance with all relevant legal, contractual and other requirements as mandated by the Company Code of Conduct
• Keep up to date with changes in applicable compliance obligations, controls and measures relevant to the role

All applications in the form of a detailed CV must be forwarded to:

Recruitment Specialist
[email protected]