Digital Illustrator
Cape Town, South Africa
Digital Marketing Agency

Digital Marketing Agency / New growing team and business / Hybrid working / International clients 

The Digital Illustrator will be joining a new and growing Digital Marketing Agency based in Cape town, South Africa. Illustrating characters and scenery the Digital Illustrator will work with a team of creatives to produce work for a range of international clients. Creative digital illustrations across both 2D and 3D as well as working on more deign focussed projects for a range of digital assets. 

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of projects and be responsible for the concepts, execution, and production of all campaign work assigned to your portfolio.
• Handle a full range of concurrent design projects across digital banners, video, and motion media.
• Analyze all briefs – deliver concepts/designs that meet the communication objective on a business level and design excellence on a creative level.
• Place a particular emphasis on conversion-based design across all formats.
• Actively partake in conversations surrounding the needs of the client and contribute to strategy through the lens of design and storytelling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to deliver compelling multimedia content.
• Basic skills in video production and motion graphics a plus.

Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong emphasis on Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and XD.
• Experience in video production, including editing, motion graphics, sound, and storytelling for digital platforms.
• Familiarity and hands-on experience with AI-powered creative tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, Runway, Midjourney, DALL·E, Synthesia, etc.).
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency, commitment to quality, and the ability to consistently think at a strategic level to maximize the conversion level of digital and multimedia assets.
• Previous experience in an ad agency, design studio, or similar fast-paced creative environment.
• University/College diploma or degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Multimedia Production, or a related creative field.
• Excellent English communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate ideas, concepts, and challenges.
• Positive, high energy, and motivated to learn and push boundaries.
• Deep understanding of the current competitive marketplace, design/media trends, and the ability to apply this knowledge to strong creative solutions.
• Maximum attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment.

If this sounds like your ideal role then apply with an up to date CV and portfolio.

Dave
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