Metrix Media House, a digital marketing agency based in Johannesburg, is actively recruiting for a Graphic Designer and Content Manager position. The role offers a monthly salary ranging from R15,000 to R18,000 and is located in the Jukskei Park area, with daily office attendance required at their Randburg or Bryanston location.
The position requires candidates to have a minimum of three years of experience using Adobe software suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with professional references. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate experience in video creation using Premier Pro or Canva, along with strong administrative and communication skills. The company emphasizes that this is an on-site position with no remote work options, requiring daily attendance from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the Fourways area.
Daily responsibilities for this role include content design and ideation, creative brainstorming sessions, designing content specifically for social media platforms, posting and monitoring social media pages, time management and tracking, and project management software utilization. The successful candidate will be expected to manage social media content across both digital and print platforms.
The ideal candidate must possess several key skills including being a team player with excellent communication abilities, social media management experience, and proficiency in creating GIFs and short videos for social media platforms. The role also requires a keen interest and knowledge of digital marketing, particularly in social media, along with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Additional qualifications include self-motivation, masterful time management, productivity and organizational skills, creativity and problem-solving aptitude, and out-of-the-box thinking. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to translate job briefs into effective design concepts, maintain good attention to detail and accuracy, and work effectively under pressure. Transportation requirements specify that applicants must have their own reliable transportation to commute to the office daily.
Technical requirements for the position include proficiency in the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Google Workspace applications such as Google Docs and Google Sheets. The company requires applicants to email their CV and portfolio to operations@metrixmediahouse.com, with a copy to operationsmetrixmediahouse.com, using the subject line "Graphic Designer Content Management Position November 2023." All applications must include contactable references and a comprehensive portfolio.
The position is offered as a contract role with the possibility of permanent employment at a later stage. The posting was published on November 10th with a closing date of January 8th. This opportunity represents a mid-level position requiring a diploma-level education, making it suitable for experienced professionals looking to advance their careers in the digital marketing and creative design industry.
