Senior Conceptual Graphic Designer

 South African-based, in-store advertising and branding company that helps brands increase sales through high-impact, physical retail marketing, is seeking a Conceptual Graphic Designer who will do trend-spotting, 3D thinking, and delivering the "wow" factor that wins high-stakes pitches in the beauty and lifestyle sectors.Responsibilities:

• Conceptual Innovation: Dream up on-trend retail experiences, from mall activations and pop-ups to global launch events.

• Strategic Visualization: Build moodboards, experience flows, and 3D sketches that communicate complex ideas instantly.

• Pitch Winning: Partner with the Sales Team to develop irresistible pitch decks that unlock new revenue through innovative design.

• Consumer Journeys: Map out engaging physical paths for consumers within expo and mall environments.

• Creative Mentorship: Lead brainstorming sessions and ensure final designs remain true to the original conceptual vision.

• The Expert: 5+ years in conceptual, experiential, or retail environment design.

• Technical Toolkit

  • Adobe Creative Suite: Mastery of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

  • 3D/Spatial Tools: Proficiency in SketchUp, Blender, Cinema4D, or similar.

  • Bonus: Strong hand-sketching skills to communicate ideas on the fly.

• Trend-Obsessed: You live and breathe global cosmetics, beauty, and lifestyle trends.

• The Visualizer: You can quickly translate a blank canvas into a 3D-blocked idea or storyboard.

• Premium Eye: You have an instinctive understanding of luxury aesthetics and high-end finishes.

• Agile Thinker: You thrive in a fast-paced environment where fresh thinking is the primary currency.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)