Senior Designer

Location: Paarl, Western Cape (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Contract:Full-time or Contractor
Remuneration: Market-related

We're Here Near Next - a creative brand marketing agency helping companies in the US, UK, EU, Australia and South Africa navigate change and grow. We partner with some of the world's leading brands to deliver strategy, design, content, and campaigns that move the needle.

We're looking for an awesome digital guru to take ownership of our lead generation and performance marketing efforts, building a predictable pipeline of high-quality opportunities.

Lead the development of brand identities that are distinctive, scalable, and digital-first.

Design across a range of digital platforms, including websites, social, and campaigns.

Create engaging UX and UI designs with Figma and prototyping tools.

Craft presentations (Keynote, PowerPoint) that are visually compelling and on-brand.

Contribute to brand experience design across events, activations, and integrated campaigns.

Collaborate with strategy, writing, and client teams to deliver cohesive creative.

Stay ahead of design trends, digital innovation, and best practices.

Provide mentorship and direction to junior designers where needed.

5+ years' experience as a designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing brand identity and digital-first design.

Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Express, After Effects a plus).

Proficiency in Figma (or similar)for UX/UI and prototyping.

Strong understanding of brand experience - how identity translates across digital, physical, and experiential touchpoints.

Proven ability to design impactful presentations (Keynote / PowerPoint).

A balance of big-picture creative thinking and meticulous attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced agency environment.

Shape creative for some of the world's leading technology brands.

Work with a smart, collaborative team that values creativity and craft.

Hybrid flexibility - with 3 days in our Paarl office for energy, coffee, and good laughs.

Opportunity to grow your role as the agency expands globally.