Visual Communications Designer, Johannesburg

Role Summary

We are looking for a Visual Communications Designer who can translate ideas into clear, compelling, and consistent visual outputs across presentations, web, social media, and short-form video.

This role is responsible for how the company looks, sounds, and communicates visually across all platforms. You will own the visual expression of ideas — from pitch decks and websites to AI-generated commercial-style videos and social content — while maintaining strong brand consistency.

This is a hands-on, autonomous role suited to a mid-weight with strong storytelling and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Visual Communication & Brand Consistency

• Translate ideas, messages, and concepts into clear visual communication
• Maintain consistency in look, feel, and language across all company outputs
• Act as a visual brand guardian across presentations, web, social, and video
• Improve clarity and cohesion of existing materials

Presentations & Storytelling

• Create, update, and maintain PowerPoint and Prezi presentations
• Structure information into clear narratives and visual hierarchies
• Design presentations for pitches, internal communication, and commercial use

Web Design & Content

• Build, update, and maintain basic websites using WordPress and Elementor
• Ensure visual consistency, usability, and responsiveness
• Translate brand and messaging into effective web layouts

Social Media & Short-form Content

• Create visual and video content for company social media platforms
• Manage and maintain company social media accounts
• Adapt content for different platforms while maintaining a cohesive visual language

Short-form Video & AI Content Creation

• Create short commercial-style videos using AI tools
• Develop engaging video content aligned with brand and messaging
• Stay up to date with emerging AI tools and workflows

Idea-to-Execution

• Take high-level or loosely defined ideas and turn them into:
  • Clear presentations
  • Short-form commercial videos
  • Effective social media content
• Work independently from brief to delivery

Required Skills & Experience

Essential

• 3 - 5 Years proven experience as a Visual Communications Designer or similar role
• Diploma (or higher) in Visual Communication or similar.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating clarity, storytelling, and consistency
• Advanced PowerPoint skills; Prezi experience is an advantage
• Solid experience with WordPress and Elementor
• Experience creating content for social media platforms
• Comfort using AI tools for creative content, particularly video
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects