Graphic Designer & Events Coordinator

SUMMARY:

An established manufacturer of specialised agrochemicals is seeking the above for creating innovative graphic designs and media, collaborating with teams to align with brand standards, managing multiple projects, improving workflows, maintaining media databases, coordinating events, and assisting with administrative and operational tasks.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Degree or Diploma in graphic design, art, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Audition, and Adobe Premiere Pro
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in running proactive media relations and social media as well as experience in running cross countries and cross-cultural projects
• Must have professional graphic design experience, ideally within a creative or marketing agency
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is essential
• Experience with animation software is advantageous
• Must have photography skills and proficiency with photo-editing software
• Expertise in preparing artwork for both print and digital publications
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or agrochemical industry is advantageous
• Strong creativity and a knack for innovative design as well as excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must be fluent in English (Afrikaans is an advantage)

• Collaborating with various teams to brainstorm and strategize on a wide range of materials, including presentations, brand collateral, signage, exhibition booths, internal communications, social media content, multi-media content, newsletters, annual reports, and marketing materials.
• Interpreting strategic direction to produce high-quality designs within the established brand identity.
• Developing concepts and original content by selecting the ideal colour schemes, text, font styles, imagery, and layout.
• Overseeing the design and uploading process for all project materials, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Utilizing trend intelligence and insights from historical and current markets to design and execute specific creative outputs.
• Managing, organizing, and attending events, including Farmers Days, annual Agents’ Conference, Expos, and Trade Shows.
• Creating ideas and arranging the necessary promotional display units and materials.
• Requesting quotes from suppliers, getting approval from management for procurement, receiving orders, distributing, and processing invoices and payments.
• Keeping all marketing-related administration up to date and in good record (purchase orders, invoices, etc.).
• Making out purchase orders and submitting them to accounts.
• Ensuring payments are processed.
• Compiling and keeping the marketing budget up to date.
• Ordering all company business cards.
• Sourcing suppliers and printers for all promotional items.
• Maintaining data libraries of all electronic collateral and content such as open design files, stock image libraries, and rendered files (print and multi-media).
• Ensuring all contractual obligations are met in terms of hospitality, trade show agreements, and others, in line with the company’s legal requirements.
• Joining monthly marcom calls and giving feedback on the region.