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StyleSociety has an exciting opportunity for a young creative to join our team as a Creative Design Assistant .

You would assist with content creation and delivery of digital and fashion projects. Your typical day would be spent working alongside our Fashion Director, at the StyleSociety HQ’s, styling, sourcing, mood boarding, brainstorming, planning and implementing marketing strategies for social and events. Be prepared for some office administration and personal assistant duties as well.

Creative Design Assistant

This position would suit a tenacious, good communicator with a can-do attitude. We are not too keen on the princess types! This is not a work from home opportunity. This is a full-time position and you will be required to work from our offices based in the Cape Winelands.

Your duties would include the following:

1. Assist in developing proposals and fashion stories for our brands.
2. Researching unique ideas for styling, social and events.
3. Sourcing and researching for props and supplies.
4. Taking photos.
5. Recording videos.
6. Editing photos and videos.

Requirements:

• Organised.
• Creative.
• Detail-oriented.
• Eye for Design.
• Visually analytical.
• Experience with natural light photography, editing and creating video content.
• Proficient in Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Copywriting.
• Styling, Art or Design experience an advantage.

The working hours are 9.30 am to 4.30 pm – Mondays to Fridays.

TO APPLY

IF YOU MEET ALL THESE REQUIREMENTS, WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

In your application, please include:

• Cover letter with your updated résumé.
• Headshot photo.
• LinkedIn URL.
• Your ideal work schedule.

FOR YOUR COVER LETTER:

• Introduce yourself, and tell us a little about what you love and why you’re applying for this position.
• Why do you want to work at StyleSociety?
• Please remember to send a short resume and links supporting your creative experience and strengths.
• We would love to see links to all your socials – especially Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter.
• Tell us about your past creative positions and what you will bring to the brand?

IMPORTANT:
Candidates who have competing interests or loyalties and are involved in any conflicting fashion, style, online businesses will not be considered for this vacancy.

You can send applications directly to:
Kumari Govender

Please Note: Applications for this position are now CLOSED. We will contact all shortlisted candidates to arrange interviews. Due to the volume of applications received – only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Style Society has an exciting opportunity for a young creative to join our team as a Creative Design Assistant . You would assist with content creation and delivery of digital and fashion projects. Your typical day would be spent working alongside our Fashion Director, at the Style Society HQ’s, styling, sourcing, mood boarding, brainstorming, planning and implementing marketing strategies for social and events. Be prepared for some office administration and personal assistant duties as well. Creative Design Assistant This position would suit a tenacious, good communicator with a can-do attitude. We are not too keen on the princess types! This is not a work from home opportunity. This is a full-time position and you will be required to work from our offices based in the Cape Winelands. Your duties would include the following: Assist in developing proposals and fashion stories for our brands. Researching unique ideas for styling, social and events. Sourcing and researching for props and supplies. Taking photos. Recording videos. Editing photos and videos. Requirements: Organised. Creative. Detail-oriented. Eye for Design. Visually analytical. Experience with natural light photography, editing and creating video content. Proficient in Photoshop and Lightroom. Copywriting. Styling, Art or Design experience an advantage. The working hours are 9.30 am to 4.30 pm – Mondays to Fridays. TO APPLY IF YOU MEET ALL THESE REQUIREMENTS, WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. In your application, please include: Cover letter with your updated résumé. Headshot photo. Linked In URL. Your ideal work schedule. FOR YOUR COVER LETTER: Introduce yourself, and tell us a little about what you love and why you’re applying for this position. Why do you want to work at Style Society? Please remember to send a short resume and links supporting your creative experience and strengths. We would love to see links to all your socials – especially Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter. Tell us about your past creative positions and what you will bring to the brand? IMPORTANT: Candidates who have competing interests or loyalties and are involved in any conflicting fashion, style, online businesses will not be considered for this vacancy. You can send applications directly to: Kumari Govender Please Note: Applications for this position are now CLOSED. We will contact all shortlisted candidates to arrange interviews. Due to the volume of applications received – only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Key Responsibilities Lead the conceptualization and design of dynamic marketing campaigns across multiple channels. Drive innovative content creation and ideation to advance the brand. Oversee project management, toolkit organization, and file-sharing processes for efficient team delivery. Coordinate with internal and external vendors, suppliers, and printers to ensure smooth production workflows. Supervise reproduction, printing, proofing, and quality control of all creative outputs. Translate briefs into compelling creative strategies and executions. Ensure all creative work aligns with brand positioning, tone, and visual guidelines. Manage project deadlines and deliver projects on time. Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior designers and interns. Take initiative and assume additional responsibilities in the absence of the Line Manager. Present creative concepts and solutions to stakeholders and team members, incorporating feedback effectively. Qualifications & Experience 5-8 years of experience as a Creative Director or Senior Creative Manager. At least 5 years in a creative management or leadership role. Relevant Diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent. Experience in photography, videography, and video editing. Hands-on experience with photo shoot production and art direction. Experience in animation and motion design is advantageous. Skills Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and time management skills. Attention to detail and multitasking ability. Deep understanding of production processes, typography, and design thinking. Knowledge of print and digital content production. Understanding of digital principles and content creation for social media. Awareness of industry trends, including AI technologies. Proficiency in Apple Mac OS and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Midjourney, Chat GPT, Adobe Firefly, Kling AI, Runway). Strong communication, layout, and composition skills. Creative thinking and ability to critique constructively. High level of creativity and innovation. Behaviours Fosters innovation and creativity. Inspires and motivates teams. Simplifies complex information. Plans strategically with a focus on long-term goals. Leverages new technology to enhance productivity and growth. Please Note A portfolio of original work is required for interviews; only original artworks will be accepted. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act. About Us TFG is a diversified retail portfolio of 34 brands, committed to inspiring customers and creating remarkable omnichannel experiences. Join us to grow and make an industry impact. We value our people and offer diverse opportunities for growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client is looking for an individual to join their growing IT team as an UX/UI Design Lead to Lead the design of user interface and the visual and user-experience elements of digital products. Applying an advanced level of expertise, guide stakeholders and team members in the practice of product design and lead the translation of high-level requirements into interactive designs

Responsibilities:

Design and Conceptualisation

• Lead a collaborative digital product/service design process by gathering input across all product/service portfolios to define a design system that is viable and scalable, and which strengthens the brand. Lead a cross-portfolio, multidisciplinary team that contributes to the evolution of the system.

Customer Experience Mapping:

• Lead implementation and performance of techniques such as voice of the customer initiatives, journey mapping, and qualitative touchpoint analysis to identify customer pain points, challenges, and hurdles; advise on approaches to eliminate negative experiences and enhance customer interactions.

Internal Client Relationship Management:

• Manage relationships with internal clients and act as a business partner to them, building high levels of professional credibility and mutual trust, and managing the deployment of appropriate internal and/or external resources to support in delivering business strategy and plans.

Product and Solution Development:

• Is responsible for managing the definition, development and delivery of a significant product or service within the product development and engineering program, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.

Improvement / Innovation:

• Identify shortcomings in existing business practices, then suggest and implement improvements while developing and delivering projects or a work stream within the organisation’s change management program. Involves working with guidance from senior colleagues.

Personal Capability Building:

• Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team and beyond in the function. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging technologies, external regulation, and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Building Capability:

• Work within existing development framework to build own capabilities and those of direct reports. Provide specialised training or coaching to others throughout the organisation in area of expertise.

Recommendations:

• Recommend changes to policies, processes, standards and practices that would improve operational support.

Customer Needs/Experience Research

• Lead the design and execution of customer research projects by collecting and analysing customer and market data to develop an understanding of customer segments, trends, needs, and expectations.

Customer Experiences Implementation:

• Design and coordinate implementation of differentiating customer experience initiatives, tools, and processes.

Performance Management:

• Respond to personal objectives and use performance management systems to improve personal performance. OR Monitor the performance of the team; allocate work and review completion, take appropriate corrective action to ensure timeliness and quality; contribute to formal individual performance management and appraisal.

Behavioral Competencies:

Balances Stakeholders:

• Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. For example, shares stakeholder feedback while inspiring others to consistently seek input and learn from their internal and external stakeholders. Promotes an environment of high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with all stakeholders.

Manages Complexity:

• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.

Decision Quality:

• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, ensures that people’s decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.

Cultivates Innovation:

• Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. For example, offers creative ideas, finds unique connections between previously unrelated elements. Actively encourages and supports others’ creativity; builds upon and strengthens new solutions in a positive and collaborative manner.

Drives Results:

• Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example, emphasizes the importance of results; encourages a sense of urgency in others; challenges poor outcomes or unproductive behaviors. Provides assistance or encouragement to help others over obstacles.

Action Oriented:

• Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. For example, encourages others to take timely action and take on new challenges with a can-do attitude. Secures new business opportunities.

Nimble Learning:

• Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. For example, gives people opportunities to try new things; urges people to try new ways to find best solutions. Helps the team leverage the lessons from their successes and failures when facing new situations.

Ensures Accountability:

• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, measures and tracks team’s and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.

Interpersonal Savvy:

• Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. For example, recognizes even subtle social cues and nimbly responds to others’ needs and preferences. Helps to defuse difficult interpersonal situations by showing high levels of tact, sensitivity, and consideration. Builds rapport with ease.

Being Resilient:

• Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. For example, deals effectively with crises and volatile situations. Puts people’s failures in perspective and helps them move forward. Maintains calm in adversity; stays objective. Uses hardships and difficult experiences as an opportunity for personal and team growth.

Business Insight:

• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. For example, leverages insights to shape and drive critical initiatives. Shares industry developments with the team; helps them grasp business and industry fundamentals and understand how they contribute.

Directs Work:

• Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. For example, delegates tasks, providing generally clear expectations to staff. Coordinates and integrates the team’s work, reducing duplication. Measures team progress using the right indicators; recognizes when problems or shortfalls occur.

Skills:

Interaction Design:

• Apply comprehensive knowledge / skill, acts with independence and provide guidance and training to others.

Prototyping:

• Apply comprehensive knowledge / skill, acts with independence and provide guidance and training to others.

Information Architecture:

• Apply comprehensive knowledge / skill, acts with independence and provide guidance and training to others.

Computer skills:

• Support business processes with comprehensive understanding and the effective use of standard office equipment and standard software packages, while also providing guidance and training to others.

Assessment:

• Use comprehensive knowledge and guide and train others on analysing data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations.

Verbal and Written Communication:

• Apply comprehensive knowledge and guide and train others to use clear and effective verbal and written communications skills to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.

Market Research and Analysis:

• Provide technical guidance when required to use research and analysis to develop a comprehensive understanding of market conditions in order to facilitate the success of a brand, product or service.

Planning and Organising:

• Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently and provide guidance and training to others to plan, organise, prioritise and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives.

Education:

• Matric / Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential).
• A relevant design related qualification (degree / diploma / certificate) (Essential).

Experience:

• 5 or more years’ UX/UI design experience (Essential).
• Experience in the Financial Services industry (Advantageous).
• 1 or more years’ experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues (Essential).

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Our client is seeking an experienced UX/UI Design Lead to head the design of user interfaces and the visual and user-experience elements of digital products. This role involves guiding stakeholders and team members in product design and leading the transformation of high-level requirements into interactive, user-friendly designs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and Conceptualisation:
   • Oversee a collaborative design process for digital products/services, incorporating input from various portfolios to create a scalable and robust design system that enhances the brand. Lead a multidisciplinary team to evolve this system.
2. Customer Experience Mapping:
   • Implement and manage techniques such as voice of the customer initiatives, journey mapping, and qualitative touchpoint analysis to identify and address customer pain points, improving overall customer interactions.
3. Internal Client Relationship Management:
   • Foster and maintain relationships with internal clients, acting as a trusted business partner. Manage the deployment of internal and/or external resources to support the delivery of business strategies and plans.
4. Product and Solution Development:
   • Oversee the definition, development, and delivery of key products or services within the product development program, ensuring alignment with customer needs.
5. Improvement / Innovation:
   • Identify and implement improvements in existing business practices, and manage projects or work streams within the organization’s change management program, with guidance from senior colleagues.
6. Personal Capability Building:
   • Serve as a subject matter expert in specific technology, policy, regulation, or operational management areas. Stay updated on current and emerging technologies and industry best practices through professional development.
7. Building Capability:
   • Enhance your own capabilities and those of your direct reports within the existing development framework. Provide specialized training or coaching to others across the organization.
8. Recommendations:
   • Suggest changes to policies, processes, standards, and practices to improve operational support.
9. Customer Needs/Experience Research:
   • Lead customer research projects, collecting and analyzing data to understand customer segments, trends, needs, and expectations.
10. Customer Experiences Implementation:
    • Design and manage the implementation of initiatives, tools, and processes to enhance customer experiences.
11. Performance Management:
    • Monitor team performance, allocate tasks, review progress, and take corrective action as needed. Contribute to formal performance management and appraisals.

Competencies:

1. Balances Stakeholders:
   • Effectively balance and anticipate the needs of multiple stakeholders, fostering an environment of high ethical standards and cultural sensitivity.
2. Manages Complexity:
   • Navigate complex and ambiguous situations by asking insightful questions and enriching analyses.
3. Decision Quality:
   • Make timely, effective decisions, ensuring compliance with policies and standards. Integrate analysis and experience to make informed decisions.
4. Cultivates Innovation:
   • Encourage and support creative ideas, fostering a collaborative environment to develop new solutions.
5. Drives Results:
   • Achieve outstanding outcomes by emphasizing urgency and challenging unproductive behaviours.
6. Action Oriented:
   • Approach new opportunities and challenges with high energy and enthusiasm, encouraging others to do the same.
7. Nimble Learning:
   • Learn from successes and failures, promoting experimentation to find the best solutions.
8. Ensures Accountability:
   • Hold yourself and others accountable for meeting commitments, tracking performance, and learning from feedback.
9. Interpersonal Savvy:
   • Build rapport and maintain productive relationships with diverse groups, showing tact and sensitivity in difficult situations.
10. Being Resilient:
    • Maintain composure in crises, using hardships as opportunities for growth and learning.
11. Business Insight:
    • Apply business knowledge to drive organizational goals, sharing industry insights with the team.
12. Directs Work:
    • Provide direction, delegate tasks, and remove obstacles to ensure work gets done efficiently.

Skills:

1. Interaction Design, Prototyping, Information Architecture:
   • Apply comprehensive knowledge, act independently, and provide guidance and training to others.
2. Computer Skills:
   • Support business processes using standard office equipment and software, providing training to others. Proficient in Microsoft Office and design tools like Adobe Suite, Zeplin, Figma, Sketch, InVision, Axure, and Miro.
3. Assessment:
   • Analyze data from multiple sources to draw conclusions and make recommendations, providing guidance to others.
4. Verbal and Written Communication:
   • Use clear and effective communication skills to express ideas and formulate plans, providing training to others.
5. Market Research and Analysis:
   • Conduct research and analysis to understand market conditions and facilitate the success of brands, products, or services.
6. Planning and Organising:
   • Plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee activities to meet business objectives efficiently, providing guidance and training to others.

Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12 / SAQA Accredited Equivalent.
• Relevant design-related qualification (degree/diploma/certificate).

Experience:

• 5+ years of UX/UI design experience.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry preferred.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.

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Our client is seeking an experienced UX/UI Design Lead to head the design of user interfaces and the visual and user-experience elements of digital products. This role involves guiding stakeholders and team members in product design and leading the transformation of high-level requirements into interactive, user-friendly designs. Key Responsibilities: Design and Conceptualisation: Oversee a collaborative design process for digital products/services, incorporating input from various portfolios to create a scalable and robust design system that enhances the brand. Lead a multidisciplinary team to evolve this system. Customer Experience Mapping: Implement and manage techniques such as voice of the customer initiatives, journey mapping, and qualitative touchpoint analysis to identify and address customer pain points, improving overall customer interactions. Internal Client Relationship Management: Foster and maintain relationships with internal clients, acting as a trusted business partner. Manage the deployment of internal and/or external resources to support the delivery of business strategies and plans. Product and Solution Development: Oversee the definition, development, and delivery of key products or services within the product development program, ensuring alignment with customer needs. Improvement / Innovation: Identify and implement improvements in existing business practices, and manage projects or work streams within the organization’s change management program, with guidance from senior colleagues. Personal Capability Building: Serve as a subject matter expert in specific technology, policy, regulation, or operational management areas. Stay updated on current and emerging technologies and industry best practices through professional development. Building Capability: Enhance your own capabilities and those of your direct reports within the existing development framework. Provide specialized training or coaching to others across the organization. Recommendations: Suggest changes to policies, processes, standards, and practices to improve operational support. Customer Needs/Experience Research: Lead customer research projects, collecting and analyzing data to understand customer segments, trends, needs, and expectations. Customer Experiences Implementation: Design and manage the implementation of initiatives, tools, and processes to enhance customer experiences. Performance Management: Monitor team performance, allocate tasks, review progress, and take corrective action as needed. Contribute to formal performance management and appraisals. Competencies: Balances Stakeholders: Effectively balance and anticipate the needs of multiple stakeholders, fostering an environment of high ethical standards and cultural sensitivity. Manages Complexity: Navigate complex and ambiguous situations by asking insightful questions and enriching analyses. Decision Quality: Make timely, effective decisions, ensuring compliance with policies and standards. Integrate analysis and experience to make informed decisions. Cultivates Innovation: Encourage and support creative ideas, fostering a collaborative environment to develop new solutions. Drives Results: Achieve outstanding outcomes by emphasizing urgency and challenging unproductive behaviours. Action Oriented: Approach new opportunities and challenges with high energy and enthusiasm, encouraging others to do the same. Nimble Learning: Learn from successes and failures, promoting experimentation to find the best solutions. Ensures Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable for meeting commitments, tracking performance, and learning from feedback. Interpersonal Savvy: Build rapport and maintain productive relationships with diverse groups, showing tact and sensitivity in difficult situations. Being Resilient: Maintain composure in crises, using hardships as opportunities for growth and learning. Business Insight: Apply business knowledge to drive organizational goals, sharing industry insights with the team. Directs Work: Provide direction, delegate tasks, and remove obstacles to ensure work gets done efficiently. Skills: Interaction Design, Prototyping, Information Architecture: Apply comprehensive knowledge, act independently, and provide guidance and training to others. Computer Skills: Support business processes using standard office equipment and software, providing training to others. Proficient in Microsoft Office and design tools like Adobe Suite, Zeplin, Figma, Sketch, In Vision, Axure, and Miro. Assessment: Analyze data from multiple sources to draw conclusions and make recommendations, providing guidance to others. Verbal and Written Communication: Use clear and effective communication skills to express ideas and formulate plans, providing training to others. Market Research and Analysis: Conduct research and analysis to understand market conditions and facilitate the success of brands, products, or services. Planning and Organising: Plan, organize, prioritize, and oversee activities to meet business objectives efficiently, providing guidance and training to others. Qualifications: Matric / Grade 12 / SAQA Accredited Equivalent. Relevant design-related qualification (degree/diploma/certificate). Experience: 5+ years of UX/UI design experience. Experience in the Financial Services industry preferred. At least 1 year of supervisory experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client is looking for an individual to join their growing IT team as an UX/UI Design Lead to Lead the design of user interface and the visual and user-experience elements of digital products. Applying an advanced level of expertise, guide stakeholders and team members in the practice of product design and lead the translation of high-level requirements into interactive designs Responsibilities: Design and Conceptualisation Lead a collaborative digital product/service design process by gathering input across all product/service portfolios to define a design system that is viable and scalable, and which strengthens the brand. Lead a cross-portfolio, multidisciplinary team that contributes to the evolution of the system. Customer Experience Mapping: Lead implementation and performance of techniques such as voice of the customer initiatives, journey mapping, and qualitative touchpoint analysis to identify customer pain points, challenges, and hurdles; advise on approaches to eliminate negative experiences and enhance customer interactions. Internal Client Relationship Management: Manage relationships with internal clients and act as a business partner to them, building high levels of professional credibility and mutual trust, and managing the deployment of appropriate internal and/or external resources to support in delivering business strategy and plans. Product and Solution Development: Is responsible for managing the definition, development and delivery of a significant product or service within the product development and engineering program, ensuring alignment with customer requirements. Improvement / Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing business practices, then suggest and implement improvements while developing and delivering projects or a work stream within the organisation’s change management program. Involves working with guidance from senior colleagues. Personal Capability Building: Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team and beyond in the function. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging technologies, external regulation, and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Building Capability: Work within existing development framework to build own capabilities and those of direct reports. Provide specialised training or coaching to others throughout the organisation in area of expertise. Recommendations: Recommend changes to policies, processes, standards and practices that would improve operational support. Customer Needs/Experience Research Lead the design and execution of customer research projects by collecting and analysing customer and market data to develop an understanding of customer segments, trends, needs, and expectations. Customer Experiences Implementation: Design and coordinate implementation of differentiating customer experience initiatives, tools, and processes. Performance Management: Respond to personal objectives and use performance management systems to improve personal performance. OR Monitor the performance of the team; allocate work and review completion, take appropriate corrective action to ensure timeliness and quality; contribute to formal individual performance management and appraisal. Behavioral Competencies: Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. For example, shares stakeholder feedback while inspiring others to consistently seek input and learn from their internal and external stakeholders. Promotes an environment of high ethical standards and cross-cultural sensitivity in working with all stakeholders. Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations. Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, ensures that people’s decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives. Cultivates Innovation: Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. For example, offers creative ideas, finds unique connections between previously unrelated elements. Actively encourages and supports others’ creativity; builds upon and strengthens new solutions in a positive and collaborative manner. Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. For example, emphasizes the importance of results; encourages a sense of urgency in others; challenges poor outcomes or unproductive behaviors. Provides assistance or encouragement to help others over obstacles. Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. For example, encourages others to take timely action and take on new challenges with a can-do attitude. Secures new business opportunities. Nimble Learning: Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. For example, gives people opportunities to try new things; urges people to try new ways to find best solutions. Helps the team leverage the lessons from their successes and failures when facing new situations. Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, measures and tracks team’s and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures. Interpersonal Savvy: Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. For example, recognizes even subtle social cues and nimbly responds to others’ needs and preferences. Helps to defuse difficult interpersonal situations by showing high levels of tact, sensitivity, and consideration. Builds rapport with ease. Being Resilient: Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. For example, deals effectively with crises and volatile situations. Puts people’s failures in perspective and helps them move forward. Maintains calm in adversity; stays objective. Uses hardships and difficult experiences as an opportunity for personal and team growth. Business Insight: Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. For example, leverages insights to shape and drive critical initiatives. Shares industry developments with the team; helps them grasp business and industry fundamentals and understand how they contribute. Directs Work: Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. For example, delegates tasks, providing generally clear expectations to staff. Coordinates and integrates the team’s work, reducing duplication. Measures team progress using the right indicators; recognizes when problems or shortfalls occur. Skills: Interaction Design: Apply comprehensive knowledge / skill, acts with independence and provide guidance and training to others. Prototyping: Apply comprehensive knowledge / skill, acts with independence and provide guidance and training to others. Information Architecture: Apply comprehensive knowledge / skill, acts with independence and provide guidance and training to others. Computer skills: Support business processes with comprehensive understanding and the effective use of standard office equipment and standard software packages, while also providing guidance and training to others. Assessment: Use comprehensive knowledge and guide and train others on analysing data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations. Verbal and Written Communication: Apply comprehensive knowledge and guide and train others to use clear and effective verbal and written communications skills to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies. Market Research and Analysis: Provide technical guidance when required to use research and analysis to develop a comprehensive understanding of market conditions in order to facilitate the success of a brand, product or service. Planning and Organising: Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently and provide guidance and training to others to plan, organise, prioritise and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives. Education: Matric / Grade 12/ SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential). A relevant design related qualification (degree / diploma / certificate) (Essential). Experience: 5 or more years’ UX/UI design experience (Essential). Experience in the Financial Services industry (Advantageous). 1 or more years’ experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues (Essential). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum of 5 - 8 years' experience as a Creative Director or Senior Creative Manager.
• Minimum 5 years in a Creative Management or leadership role.
• Must have a relevant Diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent.
• Essential experience and Knowledge of photography, videography, and video editing is required.
• Hands-on experience with photo shoot production & art direction.
• Experience in animation and motion design is an advantage.

Skills:

• 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.

Behaviours:

• 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.

Please Note:
A portfolio showcasing original work is essential for all interviews-only original artworks will be accepted.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

ABOUT US

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

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Package & Remuneration JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications & Experience: A minimum of 5 - 8 years' experience as a Creative Director or Senior Creative Manager. Minimum 5 years in a Creative Management or leadership role. Must have a relevant Diploma in Graphic Design or equivalent. Essential experience and Knowledge of photography, videography, and video editing is required. Hands-on experience with photo shoot production & art direction. Experience in animation and motion design is an advantage. Skills: 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, In Design, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Midjourney, Chat GPT, Adobe firefly, Kling AI & 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. Behaviours: 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. Please Note: A portfolio showcasing original work is essential for all interviews-only original artworks will be accepted.Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. ABOUT US Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.Are you with us? #J-18808-Ljbffr