Head of Design, Durban

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on Head of Design to lead the creative design function within a fast‑paced sports and media environment. This role is ideal for a senior designer who thrives on both doing and leading—actively producing high‑quality visual work while guiding and elevating a talented design team.

You will be responsible for shaping and maintaining a bold, consistent, and engaging visual identity across all digital, social, and match‑day platforms, while working closely with digital and content teams to deliver impactful fan‑focused creative.

This is not a purely managerial role—you will be expected to remain deeply involved in day‑to‑day design output.

Requirements

7+ years of professional design experience.

Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in:

Graphic design

Motion graphics

Branding

Social and digital‑first content

Advanced proficiency in:

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere)

Figma and related design tools

Proven experience in leading or mentoring design teams.

Strong understanding of design for digital and social platforms.

Ability to perform under pressure in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field (or strong portfolio‑based experience).

Key Responsibilities Hands‑on Design&Creative Production

Create high‑quality visual assets including:

Social media graphics

Motion graphics and animations

Digital banners and website elements

CRM and email templates

Campaign key visuals

Player and match‑day graphics

Contribute directly to high‑priority and complex design work, especially during peak periods and match weeks.

Ensure fast, high‑quality turnaround of creative assets in a live, high‑energy environment.

Creative Leadership

Define, evolve, and maintain the overall design direction and visual identity.

Develop and uphold brand guidelines and design standards.

Lead concept development, creative reviews, and final quality approval.

Ensure consistency across all visual output while pushing creative innovation.

Team Collaboration&Mentorship

Work closely with designers and motion specialists, providing hands‑on mentorship and feedback.

Support skill development and foster a high‑performance creative culture.

Share workload with the team to ensure balanced delivery and output quality.

Cross‑Team Collaboration

Partner with digital and content teams to translate briefs into strong visual executions.

Align design output with audience engagement goals, platform requirements, and campaign strategies.

Collaborate with production and video teams for integrated content creation.

Workflow&Execution

Manage design workflows, timelines, and asset libraries.

Ensure efficient delivery under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Maintain organisation of design systems and shared resources.

Trend&Innovation

Stay up to date with global design trends, motion techniques, and digital content styles.

Continuously bring fresh, relevant ideas to enhance visual storytelling and engagement.

How To Apply

Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career‑changing move

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Send your CV to: or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn.

Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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