Junior Designer | The Royal Portfolio

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The Junior Designer at The Royal Portfolio will work at Head Office level, across our full portfolio of properties to create engaging designs. Reporting to the Senior Designer, this role involves producing high-quality work across both digital and print platforms. It requires a high level of creativity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work within our TRP brand guidelines. The Junior Designer will support the Marketing, Creative, F&B and Events teams in producing on-brand and visually compelling campaigns that align with our aesthetic and the company's purpose, which is "to give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay".

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and update brand collateral, including fact sheets, hotel stationery, website elements, and other corporate materials
• Create layouts for print materials such as brochures, menus, invites, and signage, ensuring consistency with brand identity
• Design digital assets, including website banners, email banners, and social media graphics
• Create concepts based on brand strategy, brief and insights
• Ensure accurate logo placement and correct usage of brand guidelines across all designs
• Consistently delivering work on time, without sacrificing attention to detail
• Collaborate effectively with peers in the design and marketing team
• Work on multiple briefs at the same time
• Develop work, iterate, prepare mock-ups and present 
• Implementing and delivering on feedback accurately and gain approval from senior management and peers
• Adapt and roll-out approved concepts to various media
• Make sure artwork is correct and supplied in the right formats and sizes before being supplied to go-live
• Adhere to team processes and quality standards
• Prepare final artwork for print, ensuring correct file formats, sizes, and specifications are set up
• Liaise with external suppliers (e.g. print houses) to ensure high-quality production
• Maintain and organise the design asset library
• Stay updated on design trends and digital best practices to enhance creative output

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Designer in an agency or client-facing environment
• Excellent self-management and time management skills
• Good communication skills to accurately convey your concepts to internal clients and team members
• Enthusiasm for being part of a fast-paced, creative team and a passion for design
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma
• Illustration or photography skills advantageous
• Excellent understanding of design principles, not limited to but including layout, colour, contrast, typography, scale, and composition
• Excellent understanding of digital design best practices and understanding of print production processes
• Have a strong, well-rounded portfolio that showcases your individual design aesthetic
• Understanding of social media design trends and marketing principles
• Have an on-trend, collection of design references on platforms such as Behance and/or Pinterest and/or Instagram

When applying, please ensure to submit your CV as well as a digital portfolio or link.

It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio.
South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.