Design and Creative Lead | Managed People Solutions | Cape Town
Managed People Solutions
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
Posted 15 January 2026
Job Details
Job Description
Bold ideas deserve bold design. Our client is looking for a fearless Design & Creative Lead to shape the look, feel, and creative direction of brands that refuse to blend in. Based in Cape Town, this role is for someone who thrives on pushing boundaries, breaking predictable brand rules, and turning big, culture-moving ideas into unforgettable creative. If you move fast, think visually, and love bringing disruptive brands to life, this could be your next creative playground.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Visual Execution
Candidate Profile
Should you not receive any feedback within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Visual Execution
- Lead in-house graphic design across packaging, labels, POS, campaign assets, presentations, and digital
- Personally execute high-quality design work using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Build scalable visual systems and templates that allow brands to move fast globally
- Edit and finish video assets using Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Apply motion, typography, colour, and polish to ensure work is bold and market-ready
- Push visual boundaries while maintaining brand coherence
- Translate brand strategy into distinctive, disruptive visual output
- Apply and evolve brand guidelines across international markets
- Adapt assets for multiple formats and regions without losing edge
- Work closely with Digital & Content and Trade Marketing teams to deliver standout work
- Manage creative timelines and priorities across markets
- Brief and manage external creatives when needed
Candidate Profile
- 3–5 years' experience in graphic design, creative, or post-production roles
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong video editing and motion skills
- Exceptional visual taste and attention to detail
- Restless, ambitious, and creatively fearless
- Based in Cape Town with a global mindset
Should you not receive any feedback within 2 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.