Art jobs in Gauteng

About us;

At Africology, we create conscious skincare and wellness experiences shaped by nature's intelligence and more than 20 years of craft. Our work is thoughtful, ethical and grounded in a strong sense of purpose. Every brand touchpoint, from packaging and retail environments to digital content and campaigns, should express the same care, clarity and integrity.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: but not limited to

CREATIVE CONCEPTS AND INTEGRATED DESIGN

· Interpret briefs, ask the right questions and translate brand, audience and commercial objectives into clear creative solutions.

· Develop original concepts, visual territories, moodboards, storyboards and campaign systems, rather than producing isolated assets without a unifying idea.

· Design across packaging, print, retail, social, e-commerce, email, presentations and campaign touchpoints while maintaining a coherent visual language.

· Present concepts and explain the reasoning behind typography, composition, imagery, hierarchy, colour and channel adaptation.

· Respond constructively to feedback, refine work with discipline and protect the quality and intention of the final output.

BRAND STEWARDSHIP AND CREATIVE OPERATIONS

· Apply and help evolve Africology brand guidelines, templates, master files and visual systems across departments and channels.

· Maintain an organised asset library with consistent folder structures, file naming, version control, approval status and archiving.

· Quality-control artwork for visual consistency, spelling, sizing, technical accuracy and correct use of approved brand assets.

Coordinate feedback and sign-off so that stakeholders are clear on status, actions, ownership and final approval.

Identify repeatable design tasks and improve templates, handovers, briefing standards and production workflows.

PACKAGING, DTP AND PRINT PRODUCTION

· Create, update and roll out product labels, packaging, catalogues, brochures, point-of-sale material, signage and other print collateral.

· Prepare accurate, print-ready artwork using correct dimensions, dielines, bleed, resolution, colour settings, fonts, linked assets and barcode placement.

· Work from approved product, regulatory and legal copy, flag inconsistencies early and maintain clear approval records. Final regulatory approval remains with the responsible stakeholder.

· Review supplier proofs, annotate changes and verify that production artwork meets the agreed brand and technical specifications before sign-off.

· Provide design specifications and technical input for supplier quotations, mock-ups, samples and production decisions.

DIGITAL, SOCIAL AND MOTION CONTENT

· Design platform-appropriate content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, websites, e-commerce, email campaigns and digital advertising.

· Adapt creative across formats and placements with attention to mobile-first legibility, safe zones, aspect ratios, file sizes, contrast and accessibility.

· Create simple motion graphics, reels, short-form video edits, animated assets and campaign cut-downs when required.

· Build reusable digital templates and modular campaign assets that allow faster versioning without weakening brand consistency.

· Prepare assets for platforms such as Shopify, Klaviyo, Meta and Google, while collaborating with marketing on copy, targeting and campaign set-up.

PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND CONTENT SUPPORT

· Contribute concepts, shot lists, styling references, props, compositions and art direction for product and lifestyle content.

· Capture simple in-house product or social content where appropriate, then retouch, colour-correct, crop and export assets to the required standard.

· Organise source footage and photography so that approved assets are easy to locate, reuse and adapt.

· Collaborate with specialist photographers, videographers, stylists or animators when a project requires deeper technical expertise.

AI-ENABLED CREATIVE PRACTICE

· Use approved AI-assisted tools selectively across research, ideation, moodboarding, prompt exploration, rough layouts, storyboards, generative fill, image extension, clean-up, retouching and first-pass variations.

· Apply AI to repetitive or production-heavy tasks such as resizing, batch versioning, asset tagging, transcription, first-cut editing, preflight checks and workflow automation where it improves speed and consistency.

· Decide when AI is appropriate and when traditional design, photography, illustration or specialist input will produce a better and more authentic result.

· Treat AI outputs as raw material. Refine, reject or rebuild outputs using human judgement, strong design fundamentals and brand sensitivity.

· Check all AI-assisted work for artefacts, product inaccuracies, spelling, anatomy, misleading content, bias, visual cliches and any conflict with approved claims or brand standards.

· Keep editable source files, document material AI use when relevant and retain provenance or Content Credentials where available.

· Do not upload confidential information, personal data, unreleased product information or protected brand material to unapproved AI tools.

· Share useful techniques with the team and recommend practical improvements to the creative workflow, without allowing automation to lower creative standards.

PROJECT COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION

· Plan and manage multiple design tasks through the agreed project-management process, with realistic timelines, clear priorities and visible status updates.

· Collaborate with marketing, retail, operations, sales, procurement, manufacturing and external suppliers to move work efficiently from brief to final delivery.

· Coordinate design handovers, proofs, feedback, approvals and production milestones, and raise risks or dependencies early.

· Support product launches, campaigns, retail activations, events and expos within the agreed creative scope.

· Communicate clearly, accept accountability for commitments and remain calm and solution-focused when deadlines or requirements change.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS:

· A diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design or a related discipline is preferred.

· An exceptional portfolio and proven practical capability may be considered in place of a formal qualification.

EXPERIENCE:

· Approximately 1 to 5 years of relevant experience, which may include strong internships, freelance work, agency work or in-house brand experience.

· Candidates appointed toward the lower end of the range may work with closer creative direction and structured development.

· Candidates appointed toward the upper end of the range must be able to own projects independently, manage stakeholders and improve production workflows.

· Experience in skincare, wellness, beauty, retail, hospitality, consumer goods, packaging or multi-channel brand environments is advantageous.

CAPABILITIES, KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES

· A portfolio that demonstrates original thinking, visual judgement, strong typography, composition, hierarchy and finished craft.

· Strong practical proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.

· Ability to move from concept to final roll-out across both print and digital channels.

· Sound DTP, preflight, packaging and print-production knowledge.

· Working understanding of AI-assisted creative tools and the ability to explain how they improve a real design process.

· Disciplined file management, version control, proofing and deadline management.

· Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to present work and motivate design decisions.

ADVANTAGEOUS CAPABILITIES

• Premiere Pro, After Effects or equivalent motion and short-form video editing skills.
• Product or lifestyle photography, retouching and basic art-direction experience.
• Figma, Canva, Shopify, Klaviyo, digital-asset-management or project-management platform experience.
• Mock-up creation, simple 3D visualisation, illustration or other complementary craft skills.
• Experience working with printers, packaging suppliers, photographers, videographers or other creative-production partners.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Original thinker with strong taste, curiosity and a clear point of view.
• Meticulous and accurate, with pride in details that others may overlook.
• Brand-sensitive and commercially aware, able to balance creative ambition with business needs.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities without losing quality.
• Collaborative and emotionally intelligent, with a constructive approach to feedback and problem-solving.
• Comfortable learning new tools, but discerning enough not to confuse speed or novelty with good design.

· Accountable, dependable and willing to raise risks early rather than hide delays or errors

APPLICATION & PORTFOLIO REQUIRMENTS

Candidates should submit a CV and a portfolio link containing approximately 6 to 10 relevant projects. The portfolio should demonstrate process and judgement, not only finished images.

· At least one original campaign or visual concept with a clear idea and rationale.

· Packaging, label, catalogue or other DTP and production-ready work.

· A digital or social campaign shown across more than one format or platform.

· Motion, video, photography or another complementary capability, where available.

· One AI-assisted case study explaining the problem, tool used, human decisions, outputs rejected or changed, validation performed and final result.

· Raw AI image galleries without a clear brief, original concept, refinement and final application will not be treated as a substitute for a design portfolio.

REMUNERATION / BENEFITS

SALARY: R20 000 to R35 000 per month, dependent on relevant experience, portfolio quality, breadth of capability and level of independence.

WHY JOIN US

· Work on an established African skincare and wellness brand with meaningful physical and digital touchpoints.

· Contribute to packaging, campaigns, retail experiences, e-commerce and content rather than a narrow stream of repetitive production work.

· Help shape practical, responsible and modern creative workflows as AI and design technology evolve.

· Grow through visible project ownership, collaboration and exposure to the full journey from concept to market.

· Join a team that values thoughtfulness, personal responsibility, craft and respect for nature's intelligence.

If you are ready to embrace a challenging and rewarding role within the natural skincare and wellness industry and possess the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. Africology is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are excited to welcome a passionate team member who shares our commitment to crafting authentic beauty products rooted in nature and holistic wellness.

Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above job specifications, and additional requirements and instructions must be adhered to and complied with as needed and within legal limits. Duties, responsibilities, requirements, and/or instructions may change at any time in accordance with business or operational needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R20 000,00 - R35 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you a South African Citizen?
• Do you have the required qualification and experience?

Work Location: In person