Junior Art Director

An organisation in Middelburg, Mpumalanga has a vacancy available for a Junior Art Director. This is a hands-on position suited to a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

The business promotes from within wherever possible, opening doors over time. You will join a close-knit team that values reliability and mutual respect. We look forward to receiving applications from candidates who meet the criteria.

Normal working hours apply, with occasional flexibility required during busy periods.

• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements, develop creative briefs, and present design concepts for review.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks effectively to meet deadlines without compromising creative quality.
• Stay updated with current design trends, software developments, and industry best practices to continuously improve creative output.
• Develop and maintain consistent brand visual identities across all platforms, ensuring typography and colour palettes adhere to brand guidelines.
• Design wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes for websites and applications, applying user experience principles throughout.
• Select and specify furniture, fixtures, finishes, and materials for interior projects, sourcing from suppliers and managing procurement budgets.

• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing polished, pixel-perfect work that exceeds client expectations.
• A diploma or degree in graphic design, visual communication, interior design, multimedia, or a related creative field.
• For CAD roles, demonstrated expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, or similar software with a portfolio of technical drawings.
• A minimum of one to three years of professional design experience supported by a strong portfolio showing creativity and technical competence.
• Strong understanding of design principles including colour theory, typography, layout, and composition and ability to apply them effectively.
• Good communication and presentation skills to articulate design concepts clearly to clients and team members.