Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Remote (Global) Employment

HireHawk is hiring a Graphic Designer - Social Media & Digital Content (Remote, South Africa)

About the Role

HireHawk is looking for a Graphic Designer specializing in Social Media & Digital Content to join our team. This remote role focuses on designing high-impact visual assets that strengthen our brand presence across all digital platforms. You will be instrumental in creating a consistent and engaging visual identity.

What You'll Do

  • Design engaging visual assets for social media, including posts, carousels, stories, reels covers, banners, and ads
  • Create branded templates to ensure visual consistency across all platforms
  • Adapt designs to fit different social media platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook
  • Collaborate with marketing and content teams to align visuals with campaign goals
  • Optimize visuals for engagement, clarity, and performance
  • Create simple motion graphics and slow-motion visual effects when needed
  • Support short-form video content with overlays, transitions, and animations
  • Enhance video quality through dynamic visual elements
  • Support basic UX/UI design needs, such as landing pages, website elements, and user flows
  • Contribute to improving visual consistency across digital touchpoints

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years of experience in graphic design, especially for social media
  • Strong portfolio showcasing social media and digital work
  • Proficiency in design tools like the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva
  • Basic experience with motion graphics or slow-motion effects
  • Understanding of social media design trends and best practices
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to brand consistency
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Nice to Have

  • Experience in UX/UI design
  • Experience working with growing brands or online communities
  • Knowledge of video editing tools like CapCut, Premiere Pro, or After Effects
  • Understanding of conversion-focused design principles

Technical Stack

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma
  • Canva
  • CapCut
  • Premiere Pro
  • After Effects

Benefits & Compensation

  • Fully remote flexibility
  • Creative ownership and room for innovation
  • Opportunity to build strong brand visuals
  • Collaborative and fast-paced environment

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position for candidates based in South Africa.

HireHawk is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaCanvaCapCutPremiere ProAfter EffectsSocial Media DesignDigital Content CreationVideo EditingMotion GraphicsBrandingVisual Communication
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Category design
Posted a month ago