Senior Graphic Designer, Johannesburg

Location: Hybrid – Johannesburg
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Marketing | Design | Financial Services

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a high-impact in-house marketing team to recruit a versatile and experienced Senior Graphic Designer. This role is perfect for a seasoned creative professional who thrives on variety, autonomy, and hands-on execution. If you have a strong print portfolio and love seeing your work through from concept to delivery, this opportunity offers the ideal blend of ownership, collaboration, and impact.

About the Role

You’ll lead the design and execution of print and digital materials that define the company’s visual identity. Working both independently and as part of a tight-knit marketing team, you’ll deliver across a broad spectrum of creative projects—from brochures and reports to digital campaigns and brand collateral. This is a fast-paced, high-volume environment where quality and brand consistency are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Create marketing materials across digital and print, including brochures, reports, and social content

• Manage end-to-end design projects from ideation through delivery

• Prepare accurate, print-ready files and liaise with printers and external suppliers

• Ensure visual consistency across all brand assets

• Balance multiple design requests while meeting deadlines

• Participate in brainstorming and contribute to creative strategy sessions

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of professional print design experience

• Strong portfolio showcasing real-world projects

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

• Excellent layout, typography, and production skills

• Ability to manage projects independently under tight timelines

• Strong communication and time management abilities

Nice to Have

• Experience with Figma, Canva, or similar collaborative design tools

• Animation or basic video editing capabilities

• Familiarity with UX/UI or basic HTML/CSS

• Background in designing for corporate or financial services sectors

What’s On Offer

• Flexible hybrid work setup based in Johannesburg

• End-to-end creative ownership of varied projects

• Opportunity to influence visual branding and campaign strategy

• High-growth, design-led marketing environment

• Support for ongoing professional development

Company Culture

The client cultivates a mission-driven, member-centred culture rooted in empathy, reliability, and service excellence. Their teams operate with compassion at the core - ensuring clients feel heard, supported, and respected through every personal interaction. With a strong emphasis on operational integrity, efficiency, and clear communication, they aim to minimise friction during life’s most challenging moments. Internally, they uphold a culture of accountability, fairness, and trust, fostering a workplace where every team member is empowered to do meaningful work in service of others.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.