Digital Designer
- Full-time
- Work policy: Hybrid
Company Description
iKhokha is a place where chance-takers become change-makers. At iKhokha, we believe in better. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. As one of the fastest-growing FinTech's in Africa, we've built a team of global change-makers who want to make an impact. If you believe in a better future, be a chance-taker and help us empower small businesses in South Africa.
Job Description
Our iKTribe is on the hunt for a creatively driven Digital Designer who knows how to make pixels perform.
If you blend bold visual storytelling with a strategic, data-led mindset to craft designs that don’t just look great—but convert—then this may be the place for you!
So, what will you do?
- You will be creative and data-driven to craft high-converting digital assets that drive engagement and business growth.
- You will design compelling visuals for websites, landing pages, social media, email campaigns, and digital advertisements, all with a focus on optimising user experience and maximising conversion rates.
- You will require a balance of creativity and strategic thinking so that you can take an idea from concept to execution while keeping conversion-focused design principles in mind.
In addition to the above, you will:
- Design high-quality digital assets, including website graphics, banners, social media visuals, email templates, and display ads.
- Create engaging UI/UX designs for web and mobile applications.
- Develop motion graphics and animations for digital content as needed.
- Ensure all digital assets align with brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity.
- Collaborate with marketing and content teams to produce compelling designs that enhance brand messaging.
- Innovate and push creative boundaries to elevate the brand’s digital presence.
- Work closely with developers, marketers, and content creators to execute design projects.
- Translate complex ideas into user-friendly and visually appealing designs.
- Maintain and organize design assets for efficient workflow and collaboration.
- Optimize digital designs for various platforms, ensuring responsiveness and high-quality rendering.
- Test and refine designs based on user feedback and analytics insights.
- Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and industry best practices.
Qualifications
Deal Breakers:
3+ years’ experience with the following:
- Experience in digital design, graphic design, UI/UX, or a related field.
- Experience working in an agency, e-commerce, SaaS, or performance marketing environment.
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, After Effects) and Figma for web and mobile design.
- Experience designing conversion-focused landing pages, email templates, paid ads, and social media creatives.
- Strong understanding of UX/UI principles, usability best practices, and user psychology to enhance digital experiences.
- Proficient in automation tools and frontend technologies such as HTML and CSS, with hands-on experience using CMS platforms like HubSpot and WordPress.
Additional Information
Perks of joining the Tribe?
- Work in a high-growth company with tangible results you're accountable for.
- Enjoy hybrid, remote, and in office work models.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits, including Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions.
- Be guided by visionary leadership.
- Seize the opportunity for study leave.
- Access to on-demand learning and development.
- Experience a friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).
- If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our very own onsite Barista.