Design Specialist

Overview

PPS Investments Group is a subsidiary of Professional Provident Society Insurance Company Limited and has a long-standing history. We are a purposeful, intergenerational mutual investment business that serves professionals in South Africa, with a focus on education to build resilience. We operate under the ethos of mutuality, delivering value to our members and sharing profits and investment returns from long-term growth assets.

Our purpose is to empower graduate professionals to live the lives they want to live by providing diversified and flexible investment solutions that are mutually beneficial to our members.

We are looking for a dynamic designer who understands design principles and has an acumen for design tools to enable our brand and marketing ambitions. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of the creative process, able to produce high quality final artwork briefed by our marketing, communication and positioning teams while incorporating relevant branding across scope, media channels and audiences.

The candidate must be able to communicate visually and effectively and manage multiple requirements and deadlines.

Ideal Experience

• 5 or more years’ experience in a design role.
• Motion design skills and Adobe After Effects expertise are advantageous, but not a prerequisite.
• Having a good understanding of the financial services / investment environment would be an advantage.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in design or creative direction.
• Certification and/or training in relevant software programs.

• Creative and adaptable, able to master the foundations of design concepts and visual principles.
• Active interest in design with curiosity and passion to lead the brand from a design perspective.
• Ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and produce work within deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within teams.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient in graphic design software:
  InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Act as a custodian of the PPS Investments brand and other associated brands within the PPS Investments Group, ensuring all collateral and communication reflect the brand experience and standards.
• Bring briefs and concepts to life based on business needs and vision.
• Work closely with the Head:
  Brand & Communication to develop briefing processes, structure and templates.
• Prepare mockups and present design concepts to stakeholders.
• Finalise artwork to production specifications and secure final approvals with the team.
• Collaborate with the positioning and communication team to deliver creative solutions for visually based needs.
• Time-manage multiple projects and keep stakeholders updated on progress.
• Work with agencies to adapt and roll out approved concepts to various media, above and below the line.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders about progress and any issues that may arise.
• Expand the brand standards to include new communication formats.

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• Honesty and integrity are inherent requirements for our roles.
• All appointments are made in line with the Company's Employment Equity targets.