Graphic Design & Digital Lead

Our client who is involved in different pillars is looking for a creative, hands-on Graphic Design & Digital Lead to take ownership of the day-to-day digital content, social media and design activities across a diverse portfolio of brands operating across different industries.

This role combines creative ownership with hands-on execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering digital and creative activity while remaining actively involved in graphic design, content creation, campaign execution and social media management.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Media & Content:

• Manage the day-to-day social media activity across relevant brands and digital channels.
• Develop and maintain content calendars for platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
• Create, prepare, schedule and publish engaging content aligned with marketing objectives and brand guidelines.
• Identify new content opportunities and collaborate with internal teams to develop relevant and engaging material across different brands and industries.
• Support the planning and production of reels, photography, video and other digital-first content.
• Coordinate with photographers, videographers and other external creative partners when required.
• Monitor social media channels, including engagement, comments and messages, and ensure timely responses where appropriate.
• Track content and campaign performance and use insights to continuously improve engagement, reach and overall effectiveness.
• Stay up to date with emerging digital formats, platform developments and social media trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the brands' digital presence.
• Ensure all digital content is delivered accurately, consistently and within agreed timelines.

Creative & Design:

• Develop creative assets for both digital and print, including social media graphics, digital advertising, web graphics, email campaigns, presentations, brochures and other marketing collateral.
• Translate marketing briefs and business requirements into clear, creative and visually engaging concepts.
• Apply strong design principles across typography, composition, imagery, colour and visual hierarchy.
• Develop creative concepts and storyboards for video, reels and motion-based content.
• Adapt creative assets across different formats, platforms and communication requirements.
• Ensure all creative output is aligned with established brand guidelines and maintains a consistent visual identity.
• Prepare artwork for production and liaise with printers, suppliers and other external partners as required.
• Maintain a high standard of quality, creativity and consistency across all visual communications.

Requirements

• A qualification in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications or a related field. 
• Approximately 5 years of relevant professional experience across graphic design, digital content creation and social media.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Experience with After Effects or other motion-design tools would be considered an asset.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating practical graphic design and digital content creation skills.
• Good understanding of social media platforms and how content should be tailored to different audiences and channels.
• Experience using tools such as Meta Business Suite, Canva, Hootsuite or similar platforms.
• Ability to take ownership of projects from concept through to execution while remaining hands-on with the creative work.
• Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for visual consistency and brand identity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple brands, projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proactive, creative and comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with internal teams and external partners.

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