Senior Graphic Designer at KPMG

Key roles and responsibilities

• Take create and design project requirements briefs and provide a delivery plan within pre-defined deadlines.
• Conceptualize and create high quality and visually appealing graphics, animations, and audio-visual content
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies in new media
• Knowledge and use of video editing suites such as Final Cut Pro and Adobe premier
• Design and develop 2D, 3D animations, AI-driven graphics and illustrations for various digital platforms,
• Create 2D and 3D animations for marketing campaigns and thought leadership content.
• Produce engaging audio-visual content, including explainer videos, motion graphics, and interactive presentations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to brainstorm ideas, provide creative input, and contribute to the overall success of projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and adhere to project timelines and deadlines.

Branding

• Deliver photography and video coverage for internal and external events.
• Manage the design and printing of the firm’s collateral
• Monitor the correct use of the KPMG logo.
• Update KPMG banners and other visual identities.
• Inspect all branded merchandise to ensure delivery as per specifications and guidelines.
• Conduct visual identity training to staff to ensure consistency brand application and in compliance with KPMG brand guidelines.

Experience

• Must have 3 - 4 years work experience in a busy organisation or a creative agency

Academic Qualifications:

• Diploma in Graphics Design, Fine arts, Animation

Technical Skills:

• Proven experience as a Graphics Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing AI, animation, and audio-visual production skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and other design software.
• Creativity, innovation, and a passion for visual storytelling.
• Attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Solid understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition.
• Confidence to present and explain ideas.
• Knowledge of AI-driven design tools and techniques, including generative art and machine learning is a plus.
• Ability to grasp client needs and consider practical solutions.
• Ability to balance and deliver work on multiple projects at a time.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Desired attributes:

• Strong organizational skills and creativity: be able to develop new simple approaches to complex design problems.
• Personal and Professional Ethics: Must operate and practice within the professional code of conduct, be honest, with self and colleagues
• Interpersonal Skills:  Must be a people’s person, good with people but firm and fair with ability to manage people with diverse personalities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills both written & verbal presentations.
• Goal Driven and Results Oriented: Enjoys being measured, and being judged by performance results.
• Multicultural Skills: Must be able to operate and interact in a multicultural environment and uphold cultural diversity.
• Resilience and Tenacity: Must be able to sustain motivation and commitment to goals in good and bad times, ability to contain and absorb stressful moments and issues.

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
• Opportunity for international travel.