Job Description
A leading Media and Digital Content company is looking for an experienced Visual Communications Designer to join their team in Sandton. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute, mid-weight professional to drive engagement by translating high-level ideas into clear, compelling, and consistent visual outputs across presentations, web, social media, and short-form video. Acting as a visual brand guardian, you will own the company's visual expression — from creating pitch decks and maintaining WordPress sites to developing AI-generated commercial-style videos. If you have 3 to 5 years of experience in visual communication, advanced PowerPoint skills, and a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional storytelling and visual hierarchy, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Translating complex ideas, messages, and concepts into clear visual communication.
Maintaining a consistent look, feel, and language across all company platforms and outputs.
Acting as the visual brand guardian for presentations, web, social media, and video content.
Improving the clarity and cohesion of existing brand materials.
Designing and maintaining PowerPoint and Prezi presentations for pitches, commercial use, and internal communications.
Structuring information into clear narratives and effective visual hierarchies.
Building and updating basic websites using WordPress and Elementor.
Ensuring web layouts are responsive, usable, and aligned with brand messaging.
Creating and managing visual and video content specifically for social media platforms.
Developing engaging, short commercial-style videos using AI tools and workflows.
Working independently to take loosely defined ideas from the initial brief through to final execution.
Requirements
3 to 5 years of proven experience as a Visual Communications Designer or in a similar professional capacity.
A Diploma or higher degree in Visual Communication or a related field.
A strong portfolio that demonstrates storytelling, clarity, and brand consistency.
Advanced PowerPoint skills, with experience in Prezi considered a distinct advantage.
Solid, hands-on experience using WordPress and Elementor for web maintenance.
Proven experience in social media content creation across various platforms.
Proficiency or comfort in utilizing AI tools for creative content, specifically for video production.
A deep understanding of typography, layout, and visual hierarchy.
The ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects from start to finish.
Experience developing or working within established brand guidelines is advantageous.
A strong grasp of commercial and marketing communication strategies.