The Two Oceans Aquarium is looking for an in-house graphic designer. The position entails the development and implementation of innovative designs for marketing and promotional material, exhibit spaces and special projects including education and conservation work, in line with the Two Oceans Aquarium brand which encompasses the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation. Passion, creativity, curiosity, attention to detail, the ability to juggle broad and diverse sets of business and marketing objectives, and to be able to communicate with many different kinds of audiences, are essential.
If your work matches the fin–omenal experiences that our visitors get to enjoy, we want to hear from you.
Essential requirements are:
- A diploma in graphic design (minimum)
- Three years proven experience in graphic design (minimum)
- Experience in branding, and design
- Proficiency in design software
- Experience in work with physical signage and installations
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
- Layout of advertising and marketing material, signage, décor, and promotional material
- Coordination of images and artwork
- Being hands-on with equipment maintenance, stock management and supplier relationships
- Supervising signage and décor installation
Reporting to: Senior Graphic Designer
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Starting date: 01 April 2025 or sooner. This is a fixed-term contract.
Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation. The Aquarium reserves the right not to make an appointment in the event that no suitably qualified candidates apply for the position as advertised.
Interested applicants must email a maximum two-page CV, a cover letter of motivation, as well as a digital copy of their design portfolio to vacancies@aquarium.co.za.
Closing date for applications: 16 February 2025
If no response has been received within 21 days of the closing date, candidates may assume that their application has been unsuccessful.