Graphic Designer - Sales & Pitch Design

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 12 month contract with high potential to extend
Work set up: Hybrid (2 days per week in Cape Town office)

Our client in the financial services industry is looking for a Graphic Designer to support the Sales team, to play a key role within an internal creative centre of excellence. This position requires a creative and dynamic designer with strong experience delivering high-quality marketing materials across print and digital formats. Operating in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment, the role partners closely with sales and marketing teams to translate complex propositions into clear, compelling, and commercially effective visual content. The successful candidate will contribute to the evolution of the brand, ensuring consistency, creativity, and compliance across all outputs.

What you will do:

• Deliver high-impact documentation, presentations, pitch decks, digital assets, and video content for sales teams.
• Apply and promote brand guidelines consistently across all communications.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and evolution of the visual identity.
• Apply advanced PowerPoint design and visual storytelling techniques.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and stakeholders to interpret and translate briefs into effective designs.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all materials comply with regulatory requirements and are clear, fair, and not misleading.
• Liaise with external partners, including agencies, printers, and suppliers, to produce materials.
• Bring creative ideas and design expertise to enhance briefs and add value.
• Utilize design software to create high-quality marketing materials across formats.
• Manage and maintain business material and multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Ensure all client-facing materials meet compliance standards and escalate concerns where necessary.

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in graphic design within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat DC.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint with a focus on visual storytelling.
• Strong understanding of print and digital production processes.
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to direction.
• Strong understanding and application of brand guidelines.
• Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and basic web design.
• Ability to adapt core creative concepts into multi-channel outputs.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly.
• Creative mindset with a passion for marketing and design.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively within a team.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.