Creative Artworker

5 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa OLIVER Agency Full time R90 000 - R120 000 per year

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world's first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

Role: Creative Artworker / Desktop Publishing Operator

Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Office presence expected at least 3 days per week)

About the role:

Join our dynamic team as an experienced Creative Artworker / Desktop Publishing Operator, where you'll be an integral part of the production process for our one of our key global brands. The Creative Artworker / Desktop Publishing Operator takes digital, print and social content projects from brief to completion. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and the ability to adapt designs and translate supplied campaigns and brand guidelines into impactful designs. Working closely with the satellite hub team, managing their own work on the day-to-day running of global/regional campaigns, working within specified timeframes and budgets. The right candidate will also have the ability to ensure quality and consistency of deliverables are met by self-QC. Reporting to the Regional Designer, the Creative Artworker / Desktop Publishing Operator works alongside a Global team. 

What you will be doing:
Collaborate with the team to produce design/adaptation to the client's brief and exacting standards from the outset until completion, including digital, print, and social.Positively influencing clients with creative inputEnsure consistency and quality across all design deliverables while adhering to brand guidelines and project specifications in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentHave a strong knowledge of the brand guidelines to act as a brand guardianCommunicate and present projects effectively to internal stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine and iterate designs as neededKeenly evaluate and monitor industry trends and brands, AI, research industry developments in branding, automation and marketingProactivity and strong project management skills, teamed with an aptitude for managing multiple varying sized projects seamlessly Ability to deliver final artwork and toolkits on digital and print-based material What you need to be great in this role:
Equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field3+ years of professional experience in design, artwork and productionSolid portfolio showcasing a range of design work across various platforms with focus on printStrong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, an understanding of future-facing platforms – with a desire to embrace new software and efficiency-led AI platformsComfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple delivery needs – right first timeAppreciation of contemporary photography, positioning and cropping, with a skill for basic retouchingSolid typography, layout and technical skills with excellent attention to detailAn understanding how to work across online banners (static and animated), social media posts (primarily Instagram and Facebook).Comfortable creating artwork for a variety of communications material to include Advertising, POS, Branding and Marketing projects/campaignsA team player with good communication skills, who actively contributes to the team's knowledge  A basic understanding of automation software and willingness to embrace themWorking on print-based collateral with great knowledge of branding3+ years of relevant experience in: Digital, Artwork, Print, Production, Automation/AIPlease note, this is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. 

Req ID: 13854

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Our values shape everything we do: 

Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what's possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations   

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations   
 

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.   

 OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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