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Job Title: Creative Designer

Job Type: Graphic Design

Company: Hibarri (pty) ltd

Brands: Hibarri, International Commodity Summit (ICS), and related partner brands

Location: Remote / Hybrid (South Africa preferred)

Contract Type: Monthly / Project-based

Salary: Market Related

About Hibarri

Hibarri is a diversified brand group operating across events, commodities, and related ventures. One of our flagship initiatives is the International Commodity Summit (ICS) - an international platform uniting leaders in mining, energy, finance, and trade. We are expanding our creative team to ensure a consistent and powerful visual identity across all Hibarri and ICS projects.

Role Overview

As a versatile and innovative Graphic Designer, the ideal candidate is able to create visually stimulating designs that strengthen Hibarri's visual identity and communicate the prestige of the International Commodity Summit and its related brands.

The ideal candidate would need to be capable of producing everything from detailed brand renderings and mockups to professional vector graphics and event visuals.

Key Responsibilities

* Design branding materials for Hibarri, ICS, and affiliated ventures (logos, banners, presentations, signage, brochures, and social media assets).

* Develop renderings and 3D-style mockups for event layouts, product packaging, and promotional visuals.

* Create vector-based artwork for both print and digital applications (illustrations, infographics, icons, and branded templates).

* Collaborate with the marketing, events, and executive teams to translate strategic goals into clear, striking visual outputs.

* Prepare final production files suitable for print and digital publication.

* Contribute to creative concept development for campaigns, sponsorship materials, and high-profile presentations.

Required Skills & Experience

* Proven experience as a Graphic Designer, preferably with exposure to corporate, event, or investment branding.

* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, or similar).

* Experience producing vector graphics, digital mockups, and 3D-style renderings.

* Understanding of brand systems and style guides.

* Ability to manage multiple design requests and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with graphic design (walls, magazines, conference branding, venue visuals, signage, and media assets).

* Familiarity with motion graphics or 3D rendering tools (e.g., Blender, Cinema4D, Figma, Canva Pro).

Working Hours

We work standard 8am - 4pm Mondays to Fridays

Bonuses

We give out quarterly bonuses of which some accumulate for December 13th cheques.

We travel as a team when targets are achieved

Timeline

Fixed Term

Your contract may become permanent from January 2025

What You'll Gain Beyond Income

* The opportunity to build and influence the visual identity of a growing global brand portfolio.

* Exposure to high-level international events and industry leaders.

* A creative, flexible environment where innovation and quality are valued.

Join the MasterPiece Puzzles Team

We are a team of 5, working on 5 different creative businesses (Matthew Bell Art, Roam, Masterpiece Puzzles, The Wood Lab and Matthew Bell Enterprises), looking for a creative, organised, and all-round awesome person to help us grow MasterPiece — a proudly South African brand creating luxury wooden puzzles

If you love beautiful products, have a passion for collaboration and enjoy being part of something creative, this is for you

You'll work closely with our small Cape Town team on everything from marketing and operations to content creation and product launches. It's a hands-on role with loads of variety, creativity, and space to bring your own ideas to life

What you'll be doing

Helping run the day-to-day operations of the business

Coordinating production, packaging, and stock

Managing online orders and our Shopify website

Assisting with photo shoots, content creation, and social media

Brainstorming and helping launch new products

Working with customers, suppliers, and stockists

Bringing energy, creativity, and fresh thinking to the brand

What we're looking for

A creative, proactive, can-do person

Someone who's organised but also loves working in a creative space

Interest in art, design, or premium lifestyle products

Experience in social media, marketing, or e-commerce is a bonus

A good communicator who's happy juggling different projects

Someone who loves learning, growing, and being part of a small but ambitious team

Why you'll love it here

You'll be joining a group of fast-growing creative South African brands that celebrates local art, craftsmanship, and creativity. You'll have real ownership, your ideas will matter, and you'll get to be part of a close-knit, passionate team where growth is the focus

How to apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit to We'll be in touch if we'd like to meet you. (Only applications with a cover letter will be considered.)

Company Overview:

We are a dynamic design, branding, and marketing agency specializing in brand design, creative design, film production, and digital design. With a holistic 360° approach to marketing, we deliver innovative and impactful solutions that bring brands to life and drive measurable results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, design, and execute creative content across multiple platforms (digital, print, branding, and film).
• Develop and maintain strong brand identities, ensuring consistency across campaigns and platforms.
• Develop and execute social media marketing strategies, including content calendars, and measurement
• Engage with major social networking sites including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, while monitoring industry-related blogs and news sites
• Deliver innovative designs for logos, presentations, packaging, social media, websites, advertising, and motion graphics.
• Collaborate with the marketing and film production teams on creative direction, storyboards, and campaign execution.
• Support client campaigns with designs for both traditional and digital media.
• Stay ahead of design trends and apply them to strengthen our creative outputs.

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or related field.
• Strong portfolio showcasing work across branding, digital, print, and film/motion graphics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Experience in digital content creation, web/UX, and multimedia design.
• Knowledge of brand strategy, marketing principles, and campaign execution.
• Excellent attention to detail, project management, and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of layout, graphic design, web design, photography, and videography

Desired Attributes:

• Passion for brand storytelling and design innovation.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• Creative thinker with problem-solving abilities.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and able to thrive in a fast-paced agency environment.

What We Offer:

• The chance to work on diverse, high-impact projects across branding, design, digital, marketing, and film.
• Exposure to the full 360° creative and marketing process.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Competitive remuneration package (based on experience).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R12 000,00 - R14 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Creative Designer (Video & Graphic - Social, Paid Paid Ads, OOH)About the Job

Burst Digital is a dynamic and forward-thinking agency delivering top-tier marketing, web design, and branding solutions. We work with world-class brands such as
Moodle, Vivienne Westwood, Artisan
, and many more—helping them break barriers and shine across digital and physical touchpoints.

We're looking for a
Creative Designer
with a strong foundation in
social-first content, video editing, and paid ad design
. You'll be more than a designer—you'll be part of the
strategic and creative process from day one
, shaping campaigns through research, insights, and concept development.

While your core strengths will lie in
social content and ad creatives
, you'll also have the versatility to design for
OOH, email, event branding, and other marketing touchpoints
as needed. This is a chance to work on everything from
scroll-stopping TikToks and Instagram reels
to
integrated go-to-market campaigns
that include
billboards, posters, PR, and more
.

What You'll Be DoingSocial & Paid Ads (Core)

• Design
  social-first content
  (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn) that drives engagement and performance.
• Create
  high-performing paid ad creatives
  across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Google Ads.
• Edit and produce
  short-form videos and reels
  with strong narrative flow, captions, and motion elements.
• Collaborate with marketing strategists to align creative work with audience insights and campaign goals.

Strategy, Research & Concept Development

• Take part in
  discovery sessions, research, and competitor audits
  to inform creative strategy.
• Contribute to
  long-term campaign strategies
  and help shape
  big-picture creative concepts
  .
• Pitch and present ideas confidently to both internal teams and clients.

Bonus Creative Touchpoints

• Support
  OOH and print campaigns
  (billboards, posters, event visuals).
• Design for
  email marketing, PR campaigns, and other brand assets
  as part of integrated campaigns.
• Adapt creative for multi-channel rollouts, ensuring brand consistency.

AI-Enhanced Design

• Use
  AI tools
  (Midjourney, Firefly, Runway, etc.) to speed up iterations, explore variations, and enhance workflows.
• Share insights with the team and help evolve Burst's
  AI-first design practice
  .

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years
  of design experience (agency or in-house), with a focus on
  social media and paid ads
  .
• A portfolio showcasing:
• Social design & video editing
  (Instagram reels, TikTok, LinkedIn campaigns).
• Paid ad creatives
  optimised for multiple platforms.
• Bonus: OOH, email, or multi-channel campaigns.
• Strong skills in
  Adobe CC, Figma
  , and at least one
  video editing suite
  (Premiere Pro, After Effects, or DaVinci Resolve).
• Proven ability to connect
  creative ideas to strategy and KPIs
  .
• Curiosity and hands-on experience with
  AI design tools
  .
• Strong communication, organisation, and presentation skills.

Bonus points for:
motion graphics/animation, brand identity work, or experience across OOH and integrated campaigns.

What We Offer

We're Burst Digital, a fully remote digital agency specialising in marketing, branding, and website design. You'll work on exciting campaigns for brands like
Moodle, Vivienne Westwood, Artisan
, and more—alongside a supportive team that thrives on creativity and innovation.

You'll get:

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
• Real
  career growth opportunities
  (including potential path to leadership)
• A collaborative, forward-thinking,
  remote-first culture
• Flexible working hours
• Unlimited paid time off

How to Apply

Please apply via
(LinkedIn)
or email
Max
at

with the subject line:

"Application for Creative Designer: (Your Name)"

Application Materials:

• CV (PDF format)
• Portfolio showcasing
  social media, video editing, and ad creative work
• Bonus: examples of
  multi-channel campaigns
  or other marketing touchpoints

We are looking for a highly skilled and imaginative Senior Creative Designer to bring bold ideas to life and elevate the creative output of the agency. This role requires a hands-on designer who can conceptualize and execute across multiple platforms—digital, print, social, and experiential—while ensuring the work is strategically sound, on-brand, and visually compelling. The Senior Creative Designer will collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, and account teams to deliver outstanding campaigns that connect with audiences and drive results.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Conceptualization & Execution

• Lead the design development of integrated campaigns across digital, ATL, BTL, social, and experiential platforms.
• Translate client briefs and strategic insights into impactful visual solutions.
• Work collaboratively with copywriters and art directors to bring concepts to life.
• Maintain brand consistency while pushing creative boundaries.

Design & Production

• Deliver high-quality designs for presentations, key visuals, layouts, branding, and campaign assets.
• Oversee the production process for design deliverables, ensuring accuracy and quality control.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies to keep the agency's work fresh and innovative.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with account managers, strategists, and producers to ensure work meets client objectives and deadlines.
• Present creative concepts and design rationale confidently to internal teams and clients.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong conceptual and design thinking abilities.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, etc.).
• Experience across multiple media: digital, social, print, OOH, and experiential.
• Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Confident presentation and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for high-quality craft.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of design experience, preferably within an advertising or creative agency.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of integrated campaign work.
• Experience mentoring or leading junior designers (advantageous).
• Knowledge of motion design, 3D, or video editing (a plus).

Location:
 Durban, South Africa

Company:
 Vinci Creative

About Us:

Vinci Creative is a dynamic, innovative creative agency in Durban, helping brands tell their stories across digital and traditional platforms. We craft visually striking campaigns, engaging social media content, and strategic creative solutions that make brands stand out.

Role Overview:

We're looking for a Medium Creative Designer / Social Media Manager
 to join our team. This is a hybrid role for a creative thinker who can produce high-quality design work while managing and growing social media platforms. You'll be responsible for bringing ideas to life visually and creating content that resonates with our clients' audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design graphics, layouts, and digital assets for social media, web, and print campaigns.
• Manage and schedule social media content across multiple platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Develop creative campaigns in collaboration with the team.
• Ensure all content aligns with client branding and messaging.
• Monitor social media trends and implement innovative content ideas.
• Engage with followers and respond to comments/messages when needed.
• Assist with campaign reporting and performance analytics.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Graphic Designer and Social Media Manager.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative design skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects is a plus).
• Experience managing social media platforms and content calendars.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing trends and social media best practices.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of video editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or similar).
• Experience with paid social campaigns.
• Understanding of branding strategy and visual storytelling.

What We Offer:

• A creative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to work on exciting campaigns for diverse clients.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Room for growth and skill development.

How to Apply:

• Send your CV, portfolio, and a short cover letter to 

2026 Internship – AI-Assisted Creative Designer (Generative AI & Digital Media)

Master the future of design: Create with cutting-edge AI image and video generation tools

Conversion science is a technology-forward South African company at the forefront of AI-assisted creative production. As a Google premier partner and meta marketing partner, we have early access to emerging AI creative tools and beta features, positioning you at the leading edge of the generative AI revolution in design.

We're seeking a creative graduate who wants to master generative AI tools and become an expert in AI-assisted image and video creation. This isn't traditional design -you'll spend the majority of your time learning and working with the latest AI models to produce professional creative assets at scale.

What makes this unique:

AI-first creative workflow : 60-70% of your time will be learning and creating with generative AI tools (Midjourney, DALL-E, Runway, Pika, Firefly, Stable Diffusion, and emerging models)

Cutting-edge technology access : Work with the newest AI creative tools as they're released - often before they're widely adopted

Prompt engineering mastery : Develop advanced skills in crafting prompts for images, videos, and motion graphics

Hybrid creative skillset : Combine traditional design principles with AI-powered creation

Real production environment : Create professional assets that drive real business results

Rapid iteration : Learn to produce and test hundreds of creative variations using AI

This is a 12-month internship for recent graduates in design who want to position themselves at the intersection of creativity and AI technology - the future of the creative industry.

What you'll learn:

Generative AI mastery across image and video tools

Advanced prompt engineering and AI creative workflows

How to combine AI tools with traditional design software

Data-driven creative optimization and testing

Digital advertising formats and platform requirements

How to work 10x faster using AI-assisted production

Role and responsibilities:AI creative production (60-70%):

Master generative AI tools for image creation (Midjourney, DALL-E, Firefly, Stable Diffusion)

Learn and create with AI video generation platforms (Runway, Pika, and emerging tools)

Develop advanced prompt engineering skills for consistent, professional outputs

Create AI-generated static ads, social media content, and video assets at scale

Experiment with new AI creative tools and techniques as they emerge

Build workflows that combine multiple AI tools for complex creative outputs

Learn to fine-tune and customize AI models for specific brand aesthetics

Traditional design and optimization (30-40%):

Use Adobe Creative Suite and Figma to refine and adapt AI-generated assets

Design landing pages and campaign assets using both AI and traditional methods

Apply data-driven insights to improve creative performance

Conduct creative A/B testing with rapid AI-generated variations

Collaborate with campaign teams to understand creative requirements

Stay current with digital ad formats and platform-specific requirements

Requirements:

Degree in graphic design, digital media, or visual communication (essential)

Strong visual sense, composition skills, and understanding of design principles

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) or Figma

Passionate about AI technology and eager to learn new tools constantly

Creative problem-solver who embraces experimentation

Highly organized with excellent time management

Team player with a growth mindset and positive attitude

Cape Town-based

Beneficial (but not required):

Experience with any generative AI tools (Midjourney, ChatGPT, etc.)

Motion graphics or video editing skills

Interest in prompt engineering or AI workflows

Basic understanding of HTML/CSS

The internship

Duration: 12 months, starting January 2026 (date TBC)

Location: Cape Town – Hybrid work model

Training: Comprehensive training in generative AI tools, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted creative workflows

Portfolio: Build a cutting-edge portfolio showcasing AI-generated and AI-assisted work

Future-ready skills: Position yourself as an expert in the fastest-growing area of creative production

Real-world application: Your AI creations will be used in live campaigns for real clients

Ideal for: Creative graduates who are excited about AI technology and want to become experts in generative AI tools while the field is still emerging. If you're fascinated by tools like Mid journey or Runway and want to master them professionally, this is your opportunity.

To apply:

Please email the below to

CV

Copy of ID

Academic transcripts

Motivational letter

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

Creative Designer (Remote, Social & Brand Content)

The Role

As a Creative Designer at (Your Brand Name), you'll turn ideas and briefs into scroll-stopping designs that perform across digital channels. You'll understand how to balance brand identity with platform-native creativity, designing assets that not only look great but also drive engagement and results.

This role is for someone who lives and breathes design for digital marketing and knows what works on TikTok, Instagram, Meta, and beyond.

What You'll Do

• Design social-first creative assets (ads, carousels, stories, infographics, thumbnails, etc.).
• Work with the team to bring campaigns and concepts to life visually.
• Apply performance-first design principles: strong hooks, bold typography, and platform-native layouts.
• Maintain and evolve our brand identity across all channels.
• Collaborate with video editors and strategists to ensure cohesive campaigns.
• Keep up with design and social media trends, incorporating them into fresh creative ideas.
• Manage projects, file organisation, and feedback efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a graphic/creative designer in a brand, agency, or freelance capacity.
• A strong portfolio showcasing social-first design work.
• Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.).
• Understanding of hooks, attention, and performance-driven design.
• Ability to deliver assets quickly without sacrificing quality.
• Strong typography, layout, and colour sense.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.

Bonus Points If You

• Have experience designing ads for DTC brands.
• Understand basic motion design or can collaborate on simple animations.
• Can provide creative input beyond execution (concepts, campaign ideas).
• Have worked closely with social media or marketing teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay (per project, retainer, or salary depending on agreement).
• Fully remote role — work from anywhere.
• Consistent workload with a fast-growing DTC brand.
• Creative freedom within a performance-focused framework.
• A collaborative team that values speed, creativity, and quality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R15 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month

Experience:

• creative design: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (CREATIVE & BRAND DEVELOPMENT)

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE READ ALL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUESTED PORTFOLIO AND DESIGN ELEMENTS. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT THESE SUBMISSIONS.

Are you ready to shape the visual language of African luxury travel?

Simbavati Lodge Collection, synonymous with luxury safari, wilderness and coastal experiences, is seeking a highly creative and forward thinking
Graphic Designer (Creative & Brand Development)

to join our
Cape Town

team.

Why join us

This is your chance to bring imagination and craft to one of South Africa's leading hospitality brands. You will help express
Africalm

through visual storytelling and you will also create the everyday assets that keep our lodges and campaigns moving. We champion thoughtful design, collaboration and growth.

Your role

• Conceptual design.

Develop original, on brand ideas that elevate our identity.

• Day to day design.

Produce high quality assets across social media, brochures, digital, advertising and lodge collateral.

• Brand development.

Extend and refine Simbavati's visual language across print and digital.

• Collaboration.

Work with marketing, reservations and lodge teams to align creativity with business needs.

• Craft and detail.

Maintain premium standards in layout, typography and design systems.

Who we are looking for

• A creative thinker with strong conceptual ability and disciplined execution.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with an eye for aesthetics and storytelling.

• Comfortable balancing campaign concepts with everyday production work.

• Enthusiastic, curious and ready to grow within a brand that is expanding internationally.

• A portfolio that shows both big ideas and strong craft.

• Applicants must be based in
  Cape Town

.

Application process

Email

with all three items below:

1. Your current CV
2. Your portfolio

with case studies or samples that show conceptual work and everyday design delivery (please do not include templates but actual design work done)
3. Africalm Design Task

as a single PDF (see below)

Applications without all three items will not be considered.

Africalm Design Task

Objective

Show how you interpret
Africalm

and connect it to your favourite Simbavati lodge.

Deliverable

Submit a
concept PDF

. A short deck of up to three pages is also acceptable if it helps clarity.

Include all of the following:

1. Title or idea name

that captures your concept.
2. Hero visual

such as an ad, poster or key visual.
3. Extension samples

. Two or three quick mock ups that show the idea working across different touchpoints. Choose from social series, web module, brochure spread, lodge collateral, out of home or motion storyboard.
4. Short rationale

of 100 to 150 words that explains why this is true to Simbavati and Africalm.

Notes

• Keep it simple and clear. Polished production is not required. We want to see your idea and your eye.
• Stock imagery is acceptable. Original thinking is essential.

How we assess your concept

• Idea strength and originality
• Alignment with Africalm and the Simbavati tone
• Execution and craft in layout and typography
• Versatility across touchpoints
• Clarity of rationale

At Simbavati your creativity will be valued, your growth will be nurtured and your work will directly influence how the world sees our lodges. Bring Africalm to life and help us take the brand to the next level.