The Royal Portfolio is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our Head Office team. This is a key role that spans our entire collection of luxury properties, supporting the Marketing, Creative, and Events departments in the development of high-quality visual communications across both digital and print platforms.

Reporting to the Senior Designer, this role will be responsible for creating visually compelling, on-brand materials that reflect the distinctive aesthetic and high standards of the brand. The role requires a strong design sensibility, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work within established brand guidelines while contributing creative solutions.

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 work.
• 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’s degree or Diploma in Graphic Design
• Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience
• Excellent self-management and time management
• Good communication skills to accurately convey your concepts to clients and team members
• Enthusiasm for being part of a fast-paced, creative team and a passion for design.
• Strong attention to detail
• Working proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• 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.
• Have an on-trend, collection of design references on platforms such as Behance and/or Pinterest and/or Instagram.
• Understanding of social media design trends and marketing principles.

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

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.
Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.