Purpose Statement
The Manager: Design is responsible for supporting the Head: Brand Design in leading and shaping the creative vision of Capitec's brand, ensuring all design outputs are strategically aligned, innovative and visually compelling. This role sets the creative standard for design excellence across multiple channels and platforms, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture. By driving innovation and ensuring design consistency, this role plays a crucial part in strengthening Capitec's brand identity and visual storytelling.
Experience
10 years of experience in brand, graphic or visual design, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing design teams
Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand identity, digital design, and visual storytelling
Experience in an agency or creative studio, with a track record of delivering impactful, multi-channel design solutions
Qualifications (Minimum)
A relevant tertiary qualification in Design
Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)
A relevant post-graduate qualification in Design
Knowledge
Minimum
Functional knowledge according to the portfolio; design techniques and methodologies
The advertising and creative process
Ideation and prototyping
Visual communication design for Corporate environments
Internal communication and business processes
Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
Industry-standard design software (Adobe Cloud, Figma, Sketch, InVision)
Time and workload management
Data-driven marketing
Digital marketing and marketing technology
Ideal
Tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
Knowledge of the Capitec brand and Corporate Identity
Behavioural sciences
Design thinking
Skills
Attention to Detail
Communications Skills
Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
Presentation Skills
Problem solving skills