Junior Multimedia Designer

Company Description

Publicis Groupe is a global leader in communication. The Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation.

Overview

As a Multimedia Designer you will work with our passionate, multi-talented studio delivering on exceptional, integrated concepts and designs to exceed client briefs and expectations. A Multimedia Designer should be craft-led and platform neutral conceptual thinkers, with an understanding of all major social platforms and the ability to execute work on these platforms and in any digital format. You should have a desire to transform companies by creating beautiful, intuitive, and human-centered products and experiences. You will be tuned into all aspects of South African popular culture and the platforms and media it plays in, and you should have a strong point of view on what it takes to win in this space.

Responsibilities

• Design social media and digitally led creative, utilizing animation and digital design best practices with a good technical understanding for outputting files in the correct format and size with visual accuracy.
• Work methodically and according to brief and brand specification.
• Break down brief requirements and timeously flag any potential issues that may arise.
• Create presentation decks to showcase work.
• Collect and file artwork correctly for archiving and handovers.
• Accurately capture time against completed briefs.
• Define or apply the aesthetic of overall campaigns.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Design across multiple channels.
• Consistently produce creative elements against a deliverables list.
• Participate in brainstorms and conceptualisation.
• Lead the craft and design of your idea.

Operational KPIs

• Show a minimum of 4 design examples.
• Demonstrate understanding of various programmes.

Qualifications

• Great time management
• Minimum of three years of experience
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with ability to provide rationales for creative choices
• Strong presentation skills
• Working knowledge of existing and emerging technologies and platforms
• Strong understanding of best practice interaction and visual design principles
• Understanding of strategic processes
• Able to work with team members

Tools & Platforms

• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• After Effects and Adobe Creative Suite
• Keynote / PowerPoint
• 3D Animation & Production (Advantageous)