Multimedia Designer

 

 

Discovery Institute of Training

 

 

Sandton - Hybrid

 

About Discovery

 

 

 

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

 

 

Key purpose of the role

 

 

The role requires a Multimedia Designer that is sought to generate engaging visual training content for the financial advisers within our Sales and Distribution force, leveraging skills in graphic design, video production, post-production, and basic motion graphics, predominantly using the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.

 

 

Key Responsibilities and outputs

 

 

All work must be done accurately, comprehensively and to an acceptable quality.

Design and develop visual content for the Sales and Distribution teams so that information is communicated effectively and engagingly. Utilise the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to create graphics, videos, and basic motion graphics so that training content is visually appealing and aligns with brand guidelines. Collaborate with various teams to understand their needs and objectives so that design solutions are tailored and effective. Stay updated with latest design trends and technologies to continually improve and innovate design solutions so that the company/team/department stays competitive and relevant. Manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely delivery of design solutions so that project timelines are met. Continually learn and upskill to stay proficient in the use of design tools and software so that the quality of work remains high.  Follow and maintain design best practices and platform standards to ensure consistency and quality across all designs so that the brand image is upheld. Seek and incorporate feedback to improve design solutions so that the designs continually improve and evolve.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

 

Graphic Design (Technical Competency – Intermediate Level) Ability; create visually appealing designs, proficiency in using design tools, and understanding of design principles. Video production and post-production (Technical Competency – Intermediate Level) Ability; shoot and edit videos, understanding of video formats and codecs, and knowledge of video storytelling techniques. Motion Graphics (Technical Competency – Basic Level) Ability; create simple animations and motion graphics, understanding of animation principles, and familiarity with animation software. Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Technical Competency – Intermediate Level); proficiency in using Adobe Creative Cloud tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Communication (Soft Competency – Intermediate Level) Ability; effectively communicate design ideas and concepts, ability to understand and interpret project requirements, and ability to provide and receive constructive feedback. Time Management (Soft Competency – Intermediate Level) Ability; manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to meet project deadlines, and ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Creativity (Soft Competency – Intermediate Level) Ability; come up with innovative design solutions, ability to think outside the box, and ability to keep up with design trends while maintaining brand consistency. Teamwork (Soft Competency – Intermediate Level) Ability; work effectively in a team, ability to collaborate with various teams, and ability to contribute positively to team dynamics.

 

Qualifications and Experience

 

Minimum

2 years’ experience as a Graphic Designer or similar role. Design qualification, specifically Graphic or Visual Multimedia Design. Basic to intermediate Graphic or Multimedia Design experience. Basic Knowledge and experience working with Animation.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.