Senior Graphic Designer (Creative Lead)

We’re SA’s fastest-growing Chicken Franchise! More than 100 stores in less than 4 and a half years… and we’re just getting started! Were on a mission to DISRUPT the fast-food industry and were growing the right flock to build our amazing brand. At Pedros, we value our People. Its the People who cook our chicken, the People who serve our chicken, and its the People who enjoy our chicken! So, we strive to create a culture that is vibrant and positive, and to encourage and invest in our Don Pedros the passionate, hard-working, talented ‘chickens’ who care deeply about the brand. Were all about enjoying the journey and having fun while sticking to what were really, really good at serving great Flame-Grilled Chicken at great prices! We’re the fastest-growing, most exciting Chicken Brand in South Africa. Join us as we spread our wings across the country and beyond!
Are you a Senior Graphic Designer oozing with talent and next-level creative ideas? Does the thought of being challenged daily in a fast-paced, highly creative environment get you all excited? Looking to build your career with one of the country’s hottest fast-food brands? Then Pedros Chicken is the place for you!

We’re SA’s fastest-growing Chicken Franchise, and we’re looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our team of hard-working, awesome creatives to help take our amazing brand to the next level as we grow throughout SA and beyond. It’s intense. It’s exciting. And it’s fun!

Think you’ve got what it takes? Then submit you CV together with a LINK to you design Portfolio.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creative Graphic design for large scale marketing campaigns & initiatives.
Supervise Team of Graphic Designers/ Daily workflow/ Monitor deadlines.
Internal Artwork approvals.
Digital Content creation.
Design – Market research and identify trends.
Assist with Photoshoots/Videoshoots & image editing.
Roll-out of all campaign content (Digital & Print).
Creative thinking to produce new ideas and concepts.
Strong understanding of Brand Building.
Adhere to briefs given & meet departments deadlines.
Evaluate and adapt designs based on feedback provided.
General Assistance to Marketing Department.
Monitor Print quality of all printed collateral.
Directing Brainstorming sessions and creative meetings.
Motion Graphics (Advantage).

REQUIREMENTS:

5-8 years of experience in Graphic Design.
Diploma / Degree in Graphic Design.
Must have a high level of creativity and be a strategic thinker.
Adobe Creative Cloud – Illustrator, Photoshop & In-design (Essential).
Adobe Creative Cloud – After Effects/Premier Pro (Advantage).
Team Leader & management skills.
Deadline driven.
Strong layout and design skills.
Have a good eye for photography.
General conceptualization and design of content.
Must have strong organizational and project management skills, as well as attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as outstanding copywriting and proofreading skills.
Firm grasp on various marketing platforms, channels, and best practices, including social, digital, and ATL + BTL.
Must be a self-starter and able to independently move projects forward, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.

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