Location: Fourways, Johannesburg
Work model: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days at home)
Salary: R45 000 - R65 000 (depending on experience)

Why you'd want to work here

Join a small but global, female-led agency doing meaningful work in the events and conference space
Work on a mix of corporate, large-scale and purpose-driven conferences
Enjoy a flexible working environment with a team that values openness, honesty and excellent communication
Be part of a culture with zero tolerance for gossip or toxicity
Work hard, celebrate wins and be surrounded by people who genuinely enjoy what they do
There’s real room for growth — as the business grows, this role could grow into leading and building out the creative team
Extra perks include a long office closure over the festive period, year-end surprises and commission for bringing in new business

About our client
Our client is a small yet global agency specialising in corporate, large-scale and purpose-driven conferences and events. They’re looking for a Design Lead to take ownership of all things creative and become their go-to design person. Right now, this is a hands-on standalone role, perfect for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants the opportunity to grow a creative function over time.

What the job involves

Leading the visual output across a wide variety of design projects
Creating high-quality creative for conferences, events and branded experiences
Designing across multiple formats, including multimedia, presentations, digital assets and event collateral
Working at pace in a fast-churn studio environment with quick turnarounds and shifting priorities
Bringing a versatile, solutions-focused approach to a broad range of design needs
Managing the full design process from concept through to rollout and final delivery
Ensuring all creative is polished, on-brand and produced efficiently
Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to bring ideas to life clearly and professionally
Identifying opportunities to elevate the creative offering as the business continues to grow
Helping shape the future of the creative team, with the potential to build and lead it over time

What you need to be considered

At least 6 years’ experience in a design role
Strong experience working across a broad range of design outputs, not just one niche
Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced, high-volume studio environment
Proven experience producing everything from multimedia design to event collateral
A highly efficient, self-managed way of working
Strong layout, typography and visual communication skills
Confidence owning the creative function and working independently
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude
A portfolio link must be included in your CV — no portfolio, no response
Your portfolio should show breadth: event collateral, presentation design, digital assets, campaign-style thinking and strong brand application

Bonus points if you

Have experience in events, conferencing or experiential environments
Enjoy building systems, improving workflows and making the design function run more smoothly
Have an entrepreneurial mindset and like spotting opportunities beyond the brief
Are excited by the idea of growing into a broader creative leadership role