Manager: Design

2 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa Derivco Full time

Job Profile Summary:
At Derivco, we believe that our people are not just employees - they are the heart and soul of our business. It's their skills, expertise, and passion that define who we are and drive us towards excellence every day.

We empower our people to think creatively, push boundaries, and take ownership of their work. We don't just want employees; we want innovators and difference-makers who are ready to make an impact.

Culture is at the core of everything we do. We create an environment where our people can thrive, grow, and unleash their full potential. We provide the right tools, support, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We are currently looking for a Manager: Design to join our team

**Role Overview**:Lead and inspire a creative team to develop and execute innovative design solutions that align with the brand and business objectives. Manage the entire design process, from conceptualization to execution, while fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. Ensure consistency in visual communications across platforms and work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve impactful results.

**Job Description**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement design strategies that align with the brand identity and business objectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.
- Ensure design work adheres to brand guidelines and quality standards, conducting regular reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain consistency and excellence in design.
- Work closely with marketing, product, and software development teams to integrate design solutions seamlessly into projects, facilitate effective communication and collaboration between design and other departments

**Key Qualifications**:

- 5-8 Years of experience with 5 years of experience in UI/UX Design and at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field is required. Portfolio showcasing a range of successful projects across different platforms (web, mobile, etc.)
- understanding of job-related concepts with specialization in some areas

**Specific & Business Knowledge Required**:

- Design Software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma)
- Effective Project Management
- Creative Thinking
- Thorough understanding of business domain, business strategy and long-term objectives
- Customer Portfolio
- Product Portfolio

Derivco is an equal opportunities employer.

We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances and we are committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a productive working environment free from unfair and unlawful discrimination

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