Graphic Designer & Events Co-Ordinator
Job Id: 10273
City: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Department: Marketing
Function: Marketing
Employee Type: Permanent Full Time
Seniority Level: Associate
Role Summary
UPL South Africa is a leading company in the agricultural inputs industry. We have an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer and Events Co-ordinator.
Main Objectives of this Role:
- Contribute to a diverse array of projects and media, utilizing various software to create innovative graphic designs and other media in line with Global Brand Specifications.
- Collaborate with field marketers and portfolio managers to ensure designs align with organizational standards and accurately represent the company’s vision.
- Work independently and collaboratively with the marketing team to meet deadlines, manage budgets, and schedule project implementation.
- Analyse existing workflows, identify areas for improvement, and develop solutions to enhance design capabilities.
- Maintain and update internal databases for designs, photography, stock assets, and videos.
- Event planning and co-ordination.
- Assist with administrative and operational duties.
Role Responsibilities:
- Content Generation (50% of time allocation):
- Collaborate with various teams to brainstorm and strategize on materials, including presentations, brand collateral, signage, exhibition booths, and marketing materials.
- Interpret strategic direction to produce high-quality designs within the established brand identity.
- Develop concepts and original content, selecting the ideal colour schemes, text, font styles, imagery, and layout.
- Oversee the design and uploading process for all project materials.
- Utilize trend intelligence to design and execute specific creative outputs.
- Events and Coordination (30% of time allocation):
- Manage, organize, and attend events including Farmers Days, annual Agents’ Conference, Expos, and Trade Shows.
- Create ideas and arrange the necessary promotional display units and materials.
- Request quotes from suppliers and manage procurement processes.
- Administration (20% of time allocation):
- Keep all marketing related administration up to date (purchase orders, invoices, etc.).
- Ensure payments are processed and compile marketing budget.
- Order company business cards and source suppliers for promotional items.
- Maintain data libraries of all electronic collateral & content.
- Ensure all contractual obligations are met in terms of hospitality and trade show agreements.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:
- A degree or diploma in graphic design, art, or a related field.
- At least five years of experience with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Professional graphic design experience, ideally within a creative or marketing agency.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience with animation software will be advantageous.
- Strong creativity and a knack for innovative design.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Willingness to enhance skills through ongoing education and training.
- Fluent in English (Afrikaans will be an advantage).
Behavioural Skills Requirement:
- Change management.
- Communication.
- Creativity.
- Result orientation.
- Strategic thinking and forward planning.
- Motivated and driven.
- Work well within a team and self-regulate.
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