Graphic Designer

Pavago Open · verified Sep 24, 2026

Remote South Africa Mid-level Graphic Design

At a glance

Mid-level Graphic Design role at Pavago. Remote, South Africa.

Pay not stated Graphic Designer salary

RoleGraphic Design

SeniorityMid-level

LocationSouth Africa

WorkplaceRemote

PostedMay 24, 2026 · 4mo ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build and maintain brand systems across logos, typography, colors, and visual guidelines
Create campaign assets for social, paid ads, email, presentations, and printed materials
Design web banners, landing-page visuals, and other digital assets for multiple screen sizes
Work with marketing, product, and sales to turn ideas into effective visual work
Organize reusable files, deliver assets in required formats, and handle feedback across requests

What you bring

At least two years of professional graphic design experience
A strong portfolio covering branding, marketing, and digital design
Advanced skill with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign
Experience creating work for social media, advertising, and print
You design for engagement and conversions while staying organized and dependable under deadlines

Who this fits

You’ll suit a designer who balances visual quality with campaign performance and can adjust work for different brands and audiences. The role is fully remote from South Africa, with availability during U.S. client business hours and flexibility for deadlines and revisions. You’ll work full time with marketing, product, and sales teams and manage several requests at once.

From the employer

Graphic Designer (Brand, Social Media, Ads & Campaigns) – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility for deadlines & revisions)

About the Role

We’re hiring a Graphic Designer who can do more than just “make things look good.”

You’ll be responsible for creating high-performing visual assets across social media, ads, web, and print — ensuring everything is on-brand, conversion-focused, and visually compelling.

This role is ideal for someone who understands that:
👉 Design = communication + performance + brand consistency

What You’ll Own

Brand Identity & Consistency

Develop and maintain brand systems:

Logos
Typography
Color palettes
Visual guidelines

Ensure consistency across all platforms (social, web, print, ads)

Marketing & Campaign Design (Core Focus)

Design high-quality assets for:

Social media posts (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook)
Paid ads (Meta, Google Display)
Email campaigns
Presentations & sales decks

Create print collateral:

Brochures
Flyers
Posters

Collaborate with marketing to support:

Campaigns
Events
Webinars

Digital Design & Web Assets

Design:

Web banners
Landing page visuals
Ad creatives

Optimize designs for:

Mobile
Desktop
Social platforms

Support website updates and visual refreshes

Motion & Multimedia (Bonus)

Create:

GIFs
Simple animations
Motion graphics using Adobe After Effects

Edit basic video or campaign visuals

Tools & Design Stack

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Figma
Canva

Collaboration & Workflow

Work with marketing, product, and sales teams
Translate ideas into clean, effective visual assets
Incorporate feedback quickly and efficiently
Manage multiple design requests simultaneously

File Management & Delivery

Deliver assets in multiple formats:

AI, PSD, PNG, PDF

Maintain organized design libraries and templates
Ensure files are scalable and reusable

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You think beyond visuals → you design for outcomes (CTR, engagement, conversions)
You are fast, organized, and reliable under deadlines
You can adapt your style based on brand and audience
You care about details, consistency, and polish

Required Experience & Skills

2+ years professional graphic design experience
Strong portfolio (branding + marketing + digital assets)
Advanced proficiency in:

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign

Experience designing for:

Social media
Ads
Print

Nice to Have (High-Quality Candidates)

Motion graphics (Adobe After Effects)
Experience with:

Figma
Canva

Background in:

Marketing agencies
SaaS
E-commerce

Understanding of:

CTR
Engagement
Conversion-focused design

What a Typical Day Looks Like

Review incoming design requests and prioritize work
Create assets for campaigns, ads, and social media
Iterate designs based on feedback
Prepare final deliverables for multiple platforms
Maintain brand consistency across all outputs

In short:
You turn ideas into clean, compelling visuals that drive results.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

On-time delivery of design tasks
≤ 2 revision cycles per project
Strong stakeholder satisfaction
Consistent brand alignment
Improved campaign performance (CTR, engagement)

Why This Role Stands Out

High ownership across brand and campaigns
Work on both creative + performance design
Exposure to real marketing impact (not just design tasks)
Opportunity to grow into Senior Designer / Creative Lead

Interview Process

Initial Phone Screen
Video Interview with Recruiter
Portfolio Review + Practical Task

(Design a campaign graphic or brochure)

Client Interview
Offer & Background Verification

Apply Now

If you:

Have a strong eye for design and understand marketing
Can execute fast without sacrificing quality
Want to work on real campaigns (not just random designs)

This role is a strong fit.