The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) is one of the largest biodiversity conservation NGOs in southern Africa. Its work is supported through the EWT’s Communications and Marketing Department that represents the critical connection between the EWT and the outside world. The Communications department is the custodian of the EWT brand, the organisation’s voice, both internally and externally and brings our broader strategy and culture to life.
EWT seeks to appoint Graphic Designer to be based in Johannesburg..
This position forms part of the EWT’s Communications team and focuses on fulfilling all the EWT’s design requirements internally and externally, including the design work for all digital platforms and tools. The successful applicant will be joining a creative and engaged team to work on exciting and relevant conservation content.
The successful candidate should be an experienced digital and graphic designer with a keen eye for detail and proficiency in the following minimum requirements for this position:
Responsibilities and tasks:
Deliver creative and innovative ideas for print, electronic, social media, mailers, and web-based platforms
Design and layout reports and other publications
Ensure all designs are in line with EWT’s corporate identity and are consistently of a high standard.
Assume overall responsibility for the design and layout of all EWT marketing material and publications ensuring that we have updated, meaningful, and attractive materials that promote the EWT.
Maintain and regularly update a library of all EWT templates (e.g., PowerPoint presentations, letterheads, brand guidelines etc.) and collateral, accessible to staff.
Maintain a library of EWT-related photographs, images, and videos.
Research new design concepts, solutions, and trends.
Source design material, photographs, and vector images.
Provide programmes and departments with design support, where relevant.
Together with management assume responsibility for design related elements of the Annual Integrated Report.
Manage the branding of EWT materials and products, including all asset and vehicle branding;
Manage marketing material
Design and manage the implementation of brand campaigns.
Management of brand partner relationships (advertising and publishing agencies).
Website management:
Updating, building and designing of the ewt.org.za website and all associated content
Ensure adherence to the departmental budget.
Technical skills required
Working closely with other members of the Communications team to ensure well rounded and cohesive campaigns and products.
Aligning corporate identities and brand management
Emailers using Mailchimp/Everlytics, or similar
Design for Social Media Posts and stories
Design for GIFS and animations
Design of corporate brochures and presentations
Photography and photo editing
Web design and UI/UX design principles
Typographical and layout skills in respect of magazines and booklets
Video Editing
Ability to bring briefs and concepts to life and aligned with the EWT’s vision, from conception to delivery
Understanding and incorporation of visual hierarchy, layout, typography, and colour
The following are not required but would be advantageous:
Understanding of GoogleAnalytics
Basic understanding of HTML and CSS (not required but beneficial).
Cross-platform campaign development
Qualifications and technical skills required:
Interpersonal skills:
Self-motivated, with strong people skills and an approachable manner
Adaptable and flexible application of skills in the working environment
Disciplined, innovative, and energetic
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
The Endangered Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are requested to submit a CV and a detailed motivation as to how and why they would be the best possible candidate for the post. Applicants who have not been contacted within 10 days of the closing date must please assume that their applications were unsuccessful.
The EWT reserves the right not to make an appointment. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
To apply, please email your CV and a detailed motivation letter of why you are the best candidate for this position, plus contact details of at least three references to Emma Chisare on [email protected].
For more about the Endangered Wildlife Trust, refer to www.ewt.org.za