We are looking for an experienced Senior Designer to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will excel at interpreting briefs, conceptualizing strategic creative campaigns, and producing high-quality designs for both print and digital media in line with our marketing objectives.
ResponsibilitiesMarketing Design
Translate briefs and strategic requirements into compelling creative solutions that connect with the target audience in a meaningful way.
Conceptualize strategic campaigns and projects across design platforms.
Create mock-ups that show clear execution of design ideas.
Work with a Copywriter to generate ideas.
Work with Video team to generate concepts for online/social ideas and possibly tv campaigns
Design for print, digital, social platforms, activations, events or any platform that the creative campaign covers.
Prepare final artwork and liaise with the Re-production department on quality control and Brand specs.
Potential to be required to art direct on photoshoots on some campaigns.
Continuous brainstorming and proactive research into design methodology and application.
Assist Art Direction Leads with overall strategic direction for upcoming seasons.
Team Leadership/Support
Overseeing and guiding mid designers to ensure their creative output aligns with the briefs.
Mentoring and encouraging growth to junior and mid designers and members of the team.
Providing feedback to designers on creative concepts to coach and guide their creative output.
Attend and participate in concept brainstorms and work collaboratively with the team to develop differentiated creative campaigns.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Presentations/Meetings
Compile presentations that clearly interpret your intentions and creative ideas.
Presentation skills and effective communication skills to present creative work to Brand teams and key stakeholders.
Attend and participate in concept and production meetings.
Shoots
Attend shoots relevant to specific campaigns when required.
Direct photographers and models on shoot according to approved campaign mood boards and elements required.
Graphic Design qualification
6-7 years of graphic design experience
Fashion or retail campaign experience OR fast-paced agency experience
Omnichannel experience in retail preferred
2-3 years of Art direction experience
1-2 years of management experience
Portfolio demonstrating design expertise.
Print design; web/digital/social/interactive design; creative developmental process; conceptualize strategic campaigns; Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; AfterEffects); Figma knowledge advantageous; insight into current design trends; brand awareness; communication skills; team mentoring; assist with art direction on photoshoots; multitasking and prioritizing workload.
Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.
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What We Do
Mr Price Group Limited is an omni-channel, fashion value retailer. The Group retails Apparel, Homeware and Sportsware and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa. Our History: 1885 - The first John Orrs store opens 1934 - The first Hub store opens 1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE 1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys stores 1986 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen, together with BOE, acquire a major shareholding in John Orr Holdings 1987 - The first Mr Price store opens 1991 - Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen acquire control of the Group from BOE 1993 - Launch of the Mr Price Group Share Partnership Initiative 1996 - Acquisition of Galaxy & Co. and Sheet Street 1997 - Alastair McArthur is appointed as CEO 1998 - Mr Price Home launched 2000 - Mr Price opens stores in Botswana and Namibia 2001 - Specialty Stores becomes MR Price Group 2005 - Over 100 million units are sold across the group 2006 - Sale of the Hub and Galaxy divisions 2007 - Launch of Mr Price Sport stores and Mr Price Franchising 2008 - Miladys wins the Orange Index award for excellence in customer service 2008 - Mr Price Apparel is voted the most loved and most frequented retail apparel brand for the first time 2008 - This year Mr Price Home is voted the most loved and most frequented homeware retailer 2011 - Retail sales exceed R10 billion and profit attributable to shareholders exceeds R1 billion for the first time 2011 - The group celebrates the 25th anniversary of change in control, recording a CAGR share of 25.3% and headline earnings per share of 23.5% over this period 2012 - First Corporate owned Mr Price store opens in Lagos, Nigeria 2013 - Mr Price launches its online store








