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Creative Specialist – 6-month contract (Prescient Centralised Services)

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Head of Marketing

Location

Steenberg, Tokai

Business Unit

Prescient Centralised Services
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We’re looking for a dynamic, solutions‑driven creative specialist to join our team on a 6‑month contract, with the exciting possibility of growing into a permanent role. This opportunity is ideal for someone who takes initiative, thrives in both independent and collaborative environments, and is passionate about elevating brand experiences across digital, web, and internal communication as well as in-person event platforms.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll collaborate closely with a multi‑disciplinary team with experience across advertising, creative agencies, digital, UX, and financial services. You will also take ownership of creative processes and provide expert guidance where needed.

   
Social Media Graphics & Campaigns

  • Design static, animated, and interactive visuals for platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
  • Develop branded templates to support consistent visual identity across teams.
  • Create campaign content for product promotion, thought leadership, and webinars.
  • Work with the content team to visually simplify and humanise complex financial topics.
  • Source, curate, and edit imagery, icons, and illustrations.
  • Prepare and optimise content for each platform’s technical specifications.

 

Client-Facing Platforms

  • Design layouts for whitepapers, quarterly reports, brochures, investor documents, and thought leadership pieces.
  • Ensure brand alignment and consistency across all materials.
  • Incorporate data visualisation elements (infographics, charts, graphs).
  • Prepare assets for both digital formats (interactive PDFs) and print.
  • Manage stakeholder feedback loops, version control, and approvals.
  • Conceptualise and drive the creative visuals for in person event visuals

 

Presentations & Pitch Decks

  • Design and manage visually compelling slide decks for internal and external presentations.
  • Enhance storytelling through layout, imagery, typography, and icons.
  • Incorporate animations or transitions to highlight key messaging.


Multimedia Content (Video, Animation, Digital Layouts)

  • Edit short-form videos for social media, explainer content, or internal use.
  • Create animated GIFs or motion graphics to support campaigns.
  • Design digital layouts for newsletters, landing pages, internal marketing or ads.

General    

  • Act as the primary creative liaison for design‑related briefs and campaigns.
  • Take full ownership of your projects—from concept to execution.
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships across the business.
  • Stay current on design, social media, web, and UX/UI trends.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • 5+ years of design/ creative content creation experience.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing digital, social, and publication work.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
  • PowerPoint and presentation design expertise.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and visual storytelling skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
  • Passion for design that informs, inspires, and educates.

Bonus points for:

  • Motion design/video editing skills (highly valued).
  • Experience in financial services or corporate branding.
  • Knowledge of data visualisation or infographics.
  • UX/UI or web design familiarity.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graphic Design related Qualification (National Diploma / Degree).

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Attention to detail and accuracy. 
  • Take ownership of tasks and be accountable for delivering quality outcomes for the business. 
  • Proactive and able to take initiative. 
  • Creative thinker. 
  • Can work independently or part of a team. 
  • Highly organised and excellent time management.
  • Positive team player, highly collaborative approach. 
  • Strong communication skills. 

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is an opportunity to globally shape meaningful creative work in a collaborative, dynamic environment. You’ll lead and influence creative direction, contribute across multiple digital and internal platforms, and help bring clarity and impact to complex financial services ideas. Join us for six months, show us what you can do, and there’s every possibility this role could become permanent.

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WE ARE A MULTINATIONAL BUSINESS.

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+27 21 700 3600

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