Graphic Designer (German and French Speaker)

Accountabilities

• • Create compelling visual designs and cross-channel experiences that meet client objectives and audience needs.
  • Independently interpret design requirements, develop creative concepts, and drive projects through to completion.
  • Translate German-language copy effectively into high-quality visual designs while maintaining clarity, hierarchy, brand consistency, and usability.
  • Develop simple, effective design concepts, logos, layouts, and low-complexity creative ideas.
  • Produce production-ready specifications and digital assets that can be deployed directly by marketing teams and other stakeholders.
  • Apply accessible-design principles and established visual-design best practices across deliverables.
  • Collaborate closely with marketers, client stakeholders, and wider creative teams to understand requirements and deliver appropriate solutions.
  • Present design concepts clearly, incorporate feedback, and communicate creative decisions with confidence.
  • Contribute to agile marketing processes and adapt efficiently to changing priorities and requirements.
  • Work across a variety of visual disciplines, potentially including animation, iconography, illustration, branding, interaction design, and digital content.
  • Maintain a high standard of quality while demonstrating a collaborative, respectful, and solutions-oriented approach.

  Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional experience working as a Graphic Designer or in a comparable visual-design role.
  • A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing & Communications, or a related discipline.
  • Strong business-level English communication skills.
  • Professional German-language proficiency sufficient to work confidently with German copy on a daily basis.
  • French or another European language is desirable but not essential.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating creative concepts, visual execution, great ideas, and human-centred design; pharmaceutical or healthcare examples are advantageous.
  • Experience creating production specifications and final assets ready for deployment by marketing teams.
  • Experience designing for cross-channel experiences and working with a range of visual formats.
  • Familiarity with agile marketing practices and experience working within an agile environment are advantageous.
  • Proficiency with design and collaboration tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, InVision, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Additional experience in animation, iconography, illustration, branding, or interaction design is a plus.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or health technology environments is advantageous.
  • Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently, manage design requirements proactively, and confidently take projects from brief to delivery.
  • A collaborative mindset, strong attention to detail, and commitment to respectful and inclusive teamwork.
  • Alignment with values centred on ambition, teamwork, openness, kindness, respect, innovation, and continuous improvement.

  Benefits

  • Fixed-term contract through the end of 2026.
  • Fully remote position aligned with GMT or CET time zones.
  • 25 days of paid annual leave, in addition to South African public holidays and your birthday off.
  • Company-wide Christmas closure with additional days beyond the standard holiday allowance.
  • Monthly entertainment subscription, such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, or Spotify.
  • Access to VDU eye tests and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Wellness initiatives and peer-recognition programmes, including achievement and values awards.
  • LinkedIn Learning access with courses covering business, creative, and technical skills.
  • Employee referral bonus scheme.
  • Company social events, including annual Spring, Summer, Halloween, and Christmas events.
  • Work-from-abroad flexibility for up to four weeks per year.
  • Annual Calm subscription.
  • Inclusive international working environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and experiences.
  • Opportunity to work closely with a major global pharmaceutical client and gain exposure to complex, high-impact creative projects.