57 Design Manager jobs in South Africa

• Currently studying or recently completed a qualification in Graphic Design or a related creative field.
• A strong creative portfolio demonstrating design skills and conceptual thinking.
• Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for visual communication.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to take feedback constructively and work collaboratively in a team setting.

• Visual Content Creation: Assist in designing content for both print and digital media, including marketing materials, branded content, and corporate assets.
• Design Support: Work under the guidance of senior designers to develop layouts and creative solutions that align with client and internal briefs.
• Artwork Preparation: Help prepare final artwork for print, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with production specifications.
• Team Collaboration: Partner with marketing and production departments to ensure smooth project workflows and brand alignment.
• Idea Generation: Contribute to brainstorming sessions by offering fresh creative ideas and innovative design approaches.
• Brand Integrity: Assist in maintaining visual consistency across all communications in line with established brand guidelines.
• Learning and Development: Engage in training, mentorship, and real-time feedback to develop practical skills in a professional setting.
• Time Management: Support multiple ongoing projects, meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of quality in all tasks.

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Location: Inverness

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Shape the Future of the UK's Power Infrastructure

Our Energy Business Unit is delivering the backbone of tomorrow’s energy grid. We’re strengthening our engineering capability to deliver major overhead line (OHL) and transmission projects across the UK. We are seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design aspects of tenders and projects, with a strong background in civil infrastructure.

As the Senior Design Manager, you will manage the design aspects of tenders and projects in progress. Experience in UGC / Cabling is advantageous but not essential.

• Lead and manage the design process from bid through to delivery, ensuring appropriate resource, skills, and structure are in place.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive design strategy aligned with project objectives, commercial requirements, and sustainability targets.
• Oversee coordination of multidisciplinary design teams and ensure compliance with RIBA stages, legislation, and industry standards.
• Ensure design outputs align with the project programme, cost plan, and specifications, maintaining control through reviews and updates.
• Manage design reviews, change control processes, and interface with stakeholders including clients, contractors, and statutory bodies.
• Maintain adherence to internal procedures and promote continuous improvement and innovation throughout the design lifecycle.

• HND/HNC/degree in a relevant field
• Member of an industry recognised professional institute (e.g., CIOB)
• Experience with design strategy and approach
• Experience with both single stage tenders and preferred terms procurement routes
• Experience in bidding and winning work

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Flexible and adaptable working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies and work/life balance
• Mentoring and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 30%)
• Recognition and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable)
• Options for share-save scheme, discounts, and support services

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators. Our services include upgrading and replacing electricity assets above and below ground, including cables, substations, and overhead lines.

We invite talented individuals passionate about delivering excellent customer service and working within a dedicated team environment to join us. Apply now.

Note: Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer with the 'Two Ticks' accreditation and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We can only employ those with the legal right to work in the UK.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, IT
• Industry: Civil Engineering

Our Retail client based in Dubai is currently recruiting for a Kidswear Design Manager . If you are looking to make a move to the UAE, then this opportunity is for YOU!

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the design-to-development lifecycle, from concept sketches and CADs to technical packs and sample approvals.
• Liaise with sourcing, vendors, and mills to ensure material, trim, and embellishment choices meet cost and quality benchmarks.
• Ensure all design and development activities are executed within budget, without compromising brand aesthetics or fit.
• Develop product and packaging material sourcing plans focused on cost optimization and efficiency.
• Research global fashion trends, kidswear-specific innovations, and customer preferences across kidswear markets.
• Analyze consumer behavior, competitive landscape, and market intelligence to inform collection direction.
• Attend trade shows, digital trend portals, and market visits to gather insights on new materials, techniques, and inspirations.
• Partner with Buying, Merchandising, Planning, Sourcing, and Technical teams to ensure cohesive seasonal ranges, on-time delivery, and commercial success.
• Present seasonal design direction and collection line-ups to leadership and business teams.
• Support Marketing and Visual Merchandising with product storytelling and launch inputs.
• Lead and mentor a multi-category design team, overseeing work planning, delegation, quality control, and creative alignment.
• Set KPAs and development goals for team members, driving high performance through feedback, coaching, and reviews.
• Foster a positive, creative, and innovative studio culture.
• Monitor team welfare and resolve escalations with leadership maturity and empathy.
• Own the design strategy for children's wear (014 yrs), aligning seasonal direction with business goals and customer insights.
• Define product architecture and creative vision across categories, ensuring clarity in silhouettes, color stories, fabrics, and trims.
• Ensure brand consistency and alignment with group aesthetic, values, and customer expectations.
• Provide recommendations on seasonal edits, line structure, and style innovations.

Personal Attributes and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in kidswear/apparel design, with at least 3 years in a managerial role overseeing multiple categories.
• Strong technical knowledge in garment construction, children's sizing, trims, fits, and materials.
• Understanding of private label retail, cost structures, and seasonal calendars.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM systems, and CAD tools.
• Proven leadership skills to manage teams, deadlines, and cross-functional collaborations.

Lecturer required to teach and assess learners in the field of graphic design / animation.

• Must have practical experience and relevant qualifications.
• The position is based in central Durban, KZN.

Applicants must have the necessary skills:

• Graphic design / animation skills
• Relevant qualifications
• Teaching skills
• Time management
• Punctuality
• Leadership

Interested parties can email their CVs to class='jxRevEL' >

REQUIREMENTS

Animation skills
Graphic design skills

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder led, profitable and growing.

We are hiring a senior design manager to play a key role making open source software available to the world. Our Design function ensures the experience of the software and infrastructure we build is true to our intentions, and delivers the tools our community and customers need. The Design Manager makes this possible through leadership within, and beyond, our teams.

As a Senior Design Manager, you bring both experience managing design teams and have expertise in a deeply technical domain. This enables you to coach designers in creating tools for developers and cloud engineers, and cross-context to move towards tangible outcomes and lift the quality of their work. You will manage expectations and ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner against your roadmap. You will be able to communicate clearly and actively listen to product and engineering stakeholders, and your team, to drive sustainable quality improvements and guide individuals towards meaningful growth.

Leading the Infrastructure Design team, you will take responsibility for the products that help to build cloud experiences and software distribution mechanisms, and you will help to evolve the security of how software is packaged and delivered.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region

What the role entails

• Reviewing the work of your design team for quality
• Working with individual designers to support their professional growth
• Continuously improving operational workflows, including production outsourcing and collaboration with Web Engineering
• Working with stakeholders, especially the Engineering organization, to clearly define and validate outcomes
• Evolving design systems and guidelines to drive consistent quality and improve efficiency
• Coordinating with the rest of design leadership to mature our collective practice
• Bringing your team and others together to share their work and strengthen culture
• Engaging the open source community to learn and make the value of our work legible
  
  

• A portfolio demonstrating outstanding quality in UX design and savviness in technology
• Exceptional educational achievements in design or related behavioral science discipline
• Full lifecycle experience from user needs discovery through validation and implementation guidance
• Commitment to transparent project delivery and owning team deadlines
• Experience of managing a team that interacts with technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with quantitative optimisation approaches
• A passion for balancing consistency and innovation
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
  
  

• Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries Software Development

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Position Description :

Graphic Designer : Sneaker Factory

Parow, Cape Town Permanent

A creative and exciting position has arisen within the Marketing department of Sneaker Factory. As a conceptual, practical, and team-oriented person, you will be responsible for designing and producing all marketing requirements across the Sneaker Factory brand. This includes print and dynamic digital content to deliver an excellent marketing and customer shopping experience.

The Creative & Graphic Designer lead will be required to provide print artwork execution and digital content for all our digital platforms, performing the following duties :

• Design various print elements for store campaigns and communications
• Social media content (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
• Website creative: banners, landing pages, etc.
• Emailers and email banners
• Media Buying creative
• Animation (advantageous)

Responsibilities :

• Drive the creative strategy, campaign content, and design direction across multiple brands, working with Trade Marketing and Digital teams.
• Maintain the overall brand CI, ensuring strong brand CI coordination across brands.
• Translate and conceptualize seasonal campaigns through ATL / BTL / TTL channels.
• Produce exceptional creative work within the scope of the brand and creative brief, presenting ideas to the team.
• Brief creative teams and external partners effectively.
• Visualize concepts (2D & 3D) and collaborate with design and visual teams to execute them.
• Attend photo shoots and location visits, providing direction to photographers to meet briefs.
• Manage photo shoots from pre-production to post-production.
• Influence and persuade confidently at all levels.
• Make decisions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand store design processes and participate in related meetings.
• Design marketing communications and generate content for digital assets & channels.
• Conceptualize and produce fresh ideas for online/digital material.
• Execute briefs effectively.
• Ensure all work aligns with brand positioning & guidelines.
• Manage creation of marketing materials from concept to final artwork.
• Collaborate with photographers, retouchers, suppliers, and printers.
• Continuously create and conceptualize new ideas.
• Facilitate reproduction and printing processes.

Requirements :

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Graphic Designer
• 3-year qualification in Graphic Design (Essential)
• Repro knowledge
• High creativity and innovation ability
• Understanding of digital principles
• Up-to-date with digital & industry trends
• Proficient in Apple Mac DTP systems, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Suite
• Additional skills in photography and videography
• Strong art direction and team management skills
• Understanding of photography processes
• Solid knowledge of print processes, substrates, and repro
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Responsibility, commitment, and attention to detail
• High integrity and good values
• Resilience and emotional maturity
• High work ethic and accountability
• Good design sense, layout skills, and ability to accept feedback

Experience managing photo shoots and store design is beneficial.

A portfolio of original artworks is essential for interviews. Only original artworks will be accepted.

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act.

Are you an open and creative thinker with a passion for design? Are you looking to take your career to the next level in a fast-growing, forward-thinking creative agency brimming with opportunity?

Stylistic is a global creative force delivering outstanding work for clients worldwide. We are a high-energy, kind, and proactive company that values quality, creativity, and long-term relationships. We specialise in brand development, creative multimedia, e-commerce and content management websites. Our local studio in Brooklyn, Pretoria, is on the lookout for an exceptional graphic designer and WordPress ninja to join our growing global team of experts (who are also very nice people).

In this role, you'll be working closely with our experienced design team, bringing fresh ideas to the table, gaining hands-on experience and valuable insights. This is a great opportunity for a passionate and creative individual looking to grow their design career in a fast-paced, supportive, and inspiring environment.

Short-listed candidates will undergo a screening and skills assessment to ensure they think, walk and vibe like us. To apply, please send your CV and your portfolio showcasing your best work.

Requirements:

• Be available to work full time from our Brooklyn office
• Degree in graphic design
• 4 years work experience (agency experience preferential)
• A CV and strong portfolio showcasing your design projects and creative abilities
• Proficiency in the latest version of adobe creative cloud programmes
• Mac-savvy
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office programs 
• Strong design, typography, and layout skills
• The ability to follow brand guidelines and deliver on a brief
• Experienced in designing and building WordPress websites
• Strong communication skills - speaks and writes English with confidence and clarity
• Manage time well and work quickly
• Enthusiastic, passionate about good design with a great eye for detail
• Adapt and learn quickly in a dynamic and evolving design landscape
• Reliable, with a commitment to producing quality work
• Enthusiastic attitude to life and a good sense of humour is a prerequisite
• Collaborate with designers, copywriters, and creative directors to develop impactful campaigns

• Lead the conceptualization and design of dynamic marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
• Drive innovative, content creation and ideation that pushes the brand forward.
• Oversee project management, toolkit organization, and file-sharing processes for efficient team delivery.
• Liaise confidently with internal and external vendors, suppliers, and printers to ensure smooth production workflows.
• Oversee and facilitate reproduction, printing, proofing, and quality control of all creative outputs.
• Translate briefs into compelling creative strategies and executions.
• Ensure all creative aligns with core brand positioning, tone, and visual guidelines.
• Deliver projects on time, managing production deadlines effectively.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and creative guidance to junior designers and interns.
• Show initiative and take on additional responsibilities in the absence of the Line Manager.
• Confidently present creative concepts and solutions to external stakeholders and internal team members, clearly articulating ideas and incorporating feedback.
  
  

• 5 - 8 years of experience as a Creative Director or Senior Creative Manager.
• Minimum 5 years in a creative management or leadership role.
• Diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent.
• Essential: Knowledge of photography, videography, and video editing.
• Advantageous: Experience in animation and motion design.
• Essential: Hands-on experience with photo shoot production & art direction.
• Passion and deep appreciation for streetwear and lifestyle culture (advantageous).
  
  

• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and deadline-driven approach.
• Flexibility to multitask while maintaining sharp attention to detail.
• Deep understanding of production processes, typography, and design thinking.
• Solid knowledge of print and digital content production.
• Strong grasp of digital principles and content creation for social media platforms.
• Awareness of industry trends, from marketing and design to emerging technologies like AI.
• AI trend led & understanding of how to go to market.
• Proficiency in Apple Mac OS and Adobe CC Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Midjourney, ChatGPT, Adobe firefly, KlingAI & Runway.)
• Keen eye for communication design, layout, and balanced composition.
• Ability to translate creative direction and provide constructive critique.
• High creativity, innovation, and ability to elevate design work consistently.
  
  

• Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success.
• Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organization.
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organizational problems.
• Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organization.
• Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth.
  
  

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At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

Job Title: Senior Design Manager, Lifestyle - HOKA Footwear

Reports to: Director, Design, Lifestyle - HOKA Footwear

Location: Portland, OR (In-Office)

The Role

As the Senior Design Manager - Lifestyle, you will spearhead strategic categories for the Lifestyle Footwear team at HOKA. Your aim will be to deliver best-in-class, disruptive, and consumer-centric product designs. You will join and lead an inspired product design team; crafting and managing key Lifestyle franchises and concepts through an authentic HOKA lens. Your passion for product design and deep understanding of the Lifestyle landscape will be balanced with both an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

• Create Lifestyle product concepts and designs that deliver the uniquely HOKA footwear experience - inspiring and winning consumers across the globe.
• Lead a small, but mighty, team of product designers against seasonal project briefs, annual franchise concepts, and long-term design strategies.
• Drive the creative vision and execution of key vertical categories within the Lifestyle footwear product construct.
• Explore “blue sky” opportunities that champion the spirit of HOKA as a tinkerer, a challenger, and a creator who is not afraid to make bold moves.
• Collaborate with business partners (such as Product Management, Product Development, and Product Testing) to deliver products that accelerate the business, as well as creative partners (such as Material Design, Color Design, and 3D Design) to build products, seasonal strategies, and long-term concepts with a holistic point-of-view.
• Manage and resource allocate against multiple creation calendars for seasonal Inline, Collaboration, and SMU design projects.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design or Graphic Design.
• Six years or more of product design experience at brand or agency setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
• Robust working knowledge of the global Lifestyle footwear market.
• Intrinsic interest in Lifestyle trends and a matching taste level on how to execute against it.
• Proven track record commercializing product designs in the footwear industry, with preference towards Lifestyle, Running, and/or Outdoor categories.
• Confidence in managing a dynamic workload that requires speed, precision, and discipline to deliver season-over-season.
• Experience influencing cross-functional partners in a matrixed environment; driving alignment between various stakeholders in product creation.
• In-depth knowledge of footwear construction, methods of make, foam compounds, and/or tooling geometries and how to build corresponding tech packs on-time, in-full.
• Expertise in the suite of design tools and software, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Illustrator, ProCreate , etc.
• Strong presentation skills (both verbal and visual) with comfort presenting to internal/external audiences large and small.
• Experience such as footwear color design, material design, and/or graphic design is a plus.
• Experience in collaboration projects (crossover fashion & functional) with external partners is a plus.
• Experience in people management is a plus.
  
  

• Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
• Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries Advertising Services

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