Design & Photography Project Coordinator (Contract)

IQbusiness is seeking to appoint a design & photography project coordinator to service an overseas client. This is a contract position (12 months) and will require hybrid work (3 days on-site in Welgemoed, Cape Town Northern Suburbs).

**About the role**:
As the Corporate Design and Photography Project Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role within the
Brand ID & Corporate Design Center of Excellence, part of the client's Marketing Department.
Your main responsibility is to plan, coordinate, and execute design and photography projects that align with the client's strategic goals. Collaborating closely with the Brand ID & Corporate Design Manager, you will develop and maintain project plans, manage resources, and align timelines to ensure the timely delivery of high quality visual content that strengthens the brand identity.

**Key activities & accountabilities**
- Planning: act as the main point of contact for all Brand Identity, Corporate Design, and Photography
- requests, ensuring smooth and streamlined workflow.
- Design coordination: oversee design requests and resources, following the manager’s guidance and
- monthly plan to ensure efficient task allocation and management; address unplanned requests.
- Photography coordination: manage the photographer’s request intake platform and calendar;
- schedule sessions, request third-party photography quotes and availability, when needed.
- Brief review & task assignment: review briefs to ensure clarity, assign tasks, and manage project
- scope based on the manager’s input.
- Deadline management: ensure projects are completed on time, coordinating schedules and tasks accordingly.
- Brand & Demand Generation
- Stakeholder communication: Facilitate clear and proactive communication with stakeholders
- regarding project timelines, status updates, and any necessary adjustments.
- Act as a liaison to balance stakeholder expectations and team capacity.
- Processes & KPIs: Create and update documentation of processes and guidelines based on team
- members’ and manager’s input/needs. Gather and report KPIs to the line manager, based on
- documented needs.Others: Contribute to improving the company’s Digital Asset Management platform.

**Ideal profile**
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in a Project Coordinator or Project Manager role, preferably in a corporate
- environment or creative industry.
- Strong organizational abilities with a proven track record of managing multiple projects
- simultaneously while maintaining successful delivery.
- Strong critical thinking abilities to evaluate requests and ensure alignment with business goals and
- project scope.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Trello or similar platforms; knowledge of the
- Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a dynamic environment, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Willingness to learn quickly new processes and tools.

Understanding of design and photography workflows is advantageous.
**Who we are**:
At IQbusiness, our purpose is to grow people, grow business and grow Africa.

**What’s in it for you**:
At IQbusiness, we prioritise work-life balance and offer attractive salary packages with generous employee benefits. Our offices are conveniently located in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, ensuring ease even during challenging times like load shedding. We foster a workplace culture that values flexibility and supports your personal needs. Moreover, our diverse talent pool provides ample opportunities for growth and development through meaningful interactions with your colleagues. Join us and experience the best of both worlds: a fulfilling career and a fulfilling life outside of work.

**How do we recruit?**

At IQbusiness, we take a refreshingly straightforward approach to recruitment. We firmly believe that feedback is the backbone of improvement, so we avoid dragging out the process unnecessarily.

Here's a sneak peek at the steps involved once you've sent us your resume:

- First, we'll dive into your CV, delving into your background, interests, passions, and tech prowess. If you're a shining star that aligns with our needs, congratulations You'll swiftly move on to step two.
- This stage involves meeting one of our charismatic hiring managers who will assess your skills and, just as importantly, your compatibility with our vibrant culture.
- If you emerge victorious from this encounter, a thrilling challenge awaits you—an online assessment to prove your mettle. But wait, there's more You'll also mingle with more of our extraordinary team members.
- Once these delightful encounters conclude, we get down to business with employment checks—references, credit history, criminal records, and even the rarefied worl