• Job Description

  Req#: JR-56202

  Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

  Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

  Job Description

  Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 17 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending.

  We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.

  Role Overview:

  This role designs and produces a wide variety of graphic and/or illustrative material, also provides input in the development of the OM Brand standards. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through efforts of others over periods of up to a year.

  Role Description

  • Assist outside agencies regarding Brand Standards.
  • Provides input into the development of the OM Brand standards and ensures that all work is Brand compliant.
  • Works with clients to ascertain needs and to develop graphic directions, concepts and specifications for assigned projects.
  • Plans production schedules for various steps in the design process; analyse and projects development costs and develops project budgets and workflow.
  • Identifies specialist vendors as appropriate to the project, recommends contractors.
  • Oversees the production process.
  • Provides technical advice and guidance.
  • Supervise other Designers and Desk Top Publishers.
  • Shares relevant and important info with team.
  • Implements new ideas and devises potential solutions.

  Key Results Area:

  Brand Management

  • Assists outside agencies regarding Brand Standards.
  • Provides input into the development of the OM Brand standards and ensures that all work is Brand compliant.

  Consulting

  • Identifies specialist vendors as appropriate to the project, recommends contractors.
  • Works with clients to ascertain needs and to develop graphic directions, concepts and specifications for assigned projects.

  Materials Design & Production

  • Analyses and projects development costs and develops project budgets and workflows.
  • Designs and produces a wide variety of graphic and/or illustrative material.
  • Plans production schedules for various steps in the design process.

  Team Effectiveness

  • Balances own priorities with directing and motivating others.
  • Creates a climate for optimal performance.
  • Guides and directs staff to achieve operational excellence standards.
  • Individually accountable for other's time, tasks and output quality, for periods of up to 3 months.
  • Manages performance.
  • Oversees the production process.
  • Plans and assigns work over periods of up to 3 months.
  • Provides technical advice and guidance.

  Requirements:

  • Degree in Graphic Design/Diploma in Graphic Design from a Technikon or Art School.
  • 5 – 7 years’ experience as a Senior Graphic Designer.
  • Must have an understanding of digital design, emailers newsletters and Social Media.
  • Html knowledge advantageous.

  Competencies:

  • Adaptability
  • Client Focus
  • Decision Making
  • Ownership
  • Planning & Organising
  • Team Orientation
  • Technical Knowledge

  Skills

  Education

  Closing Date

  16 July 2024

  The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

  Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

  All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.

  Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so.

  The Old Mutual Story!

• About the company

  Old Mutual Limited is a pan-African investment, savings, insurance, and banking group.

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