Design Manager

Seeff Group is Hiring : Design Manager (Primary Creative) (Cape Town)NB : Please use EASY APPLY. Do NOT reach out to Chairman or hiring team on LinkedIn as these applications will be ignored. Are you a creative leader and brand custodian ready to define the visual identity of a leading property group? Seeff is looking for a highly skilled, hands‑on Design Manager (Primary Creative) to lead our visual strategy across all channels. This permanent, Cape Town-based role is the primary creative force within our Marketing Department, driving visual excellence and brand consistency. Salary : R40, to R50, per month (Dependent on experience) Role Summary The Creative Visionary This role is responsible for the execution and stewardship of the Seeff brand's visual identity, translating high-level marketing objectives into innovative, high-impact visual solutions. You will provide creative direction and hands‑on design expertise, focusing on developing master assets and templates for digital, print, and multimedia use by the wider group and its licensees. Key Responsibilities The role is divided into two phases, ensuring you master creative production before transitioning into broader leadership. Phase 1: Creative Production & Brand Stewardship (Hands‑On Design) Brand Authority – Act as the primary custodian of Seeff's visual integrity. In collaboration with the Strategic Marketing Manager, you will evolve and maintain comprehensive brand guidelines (CI, typography, colour, tone) for all platforms. Digital Design – Design and produce a full range of master digital collateral (social graphics, email templates, animated GIFs, web banners, infographics). Collaboration with Technical Digital Marketer | UX / UI – Design user‑centric interfaces, prototypes, and wireframes, optimizing all assets for fast load times. Print & Offline Design – Lead the design of master traditional marketing templates (brochures, flyers, national ads, billboards, signage). Ensure flawless pre‑press production (CMYK, bleed, trim) for professional printing. Internal Templates – Design internal corporate templates (presentations, stationery, business cards). Multimedia – Provide creative direction for video and multimedia content, including motion graphics, property showcases, and brand stories. Creative Workflow – Establish efficient creative workflows and manage a centralized library of design assets for internal teams and branches. Phase 2: Growth into Creative Leadership & Team Enablement (Head of Design) Creative Direction – Lead the conceptualisation and development of major creative campaigns, defining the visual narrative and standards. Training & Policy – Develop and implement clear design policies, templates, and best practices to empower local branches to create on‑brand materials independently. Conduct workshops and webinars to train branch teams. Collaboration – Work closely with the National Marketing Manager, Head of Content, Technical Digital Marketer | UX / UI, and all branch teams. Required Skills & Proficiencies Essential Software – Expert‑level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for both digital and print work is mandatory. UX / UI & Prototyping – Proficiency in tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD for wireframing and UI design. Multimedia – Solid understanding of video editing and motion graphics software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects). Design Expertise – Web & Digital – Expert knowledge of responsive design principles, web optimisation (sizing, compression), and web‑safe design practices. HTML/CSS knowledge is highly advantageous. Design Expertise – Print – Expert knowledge of print production processes, including pre‑press, colour management (CMYK), and designing for all large and small formats. Conceptual & Leadership Skills – Proven ability to maintain a strong brand identity, strong conceptual thinking, excellent communication / presentation skills, and robust project management to handle multiple simultaneous deadlines. Additional – Stay current on design trends, tools, and technologies. If you are ready to be the core creative engine for a national brand, apply now. #J-18808-Ljbffr