Senior Graphic Designer Job Opportunity at Old Mutual (JR-81277)

Company: Old Mutual South Africa
Position: Senior Graphic Designer
Location: Pinelands, Western Cape, South Africa
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR-81277
Closing Date: 15 July 2026 at 23:59

Join Old Mutual and Help Shape Africa’s Story

Old Mutual, one of Africa’s leading financial services organisations, is seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Graphic Designer to join its Wealth division in Pinelands. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a professional who is passionate about creating premium corporate visual communications and has a strong eye for detail, brand consistency, and modern design.

Working closely with the Head of Brand and Senior Designer, you will develop compelling visual solutions that support executive communications, marketing campaigns, internal communications, corporate publications, and digital engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening Old Mutual Wealth’s premium brand image while simplifying complex financial information through exceptional design.

About the Role

As the Senior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for producing high-quality creative work across multiple platforms. Your designs will support executive leadership, marketing campaigns, client communications, and internal business initiatives while ensuring every project reflects Old Mutual’s trusted and premium brand identity.

This role requires someone who can confidently manage multiple projects simultaneously, work under tight deadlines, and deliver polished creative solutions for a corporate financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Design

Translate strategic briefs into impactful visual concepts.
Develop creative solutions for both digital and print media.
Collaborate with marketing, communications, and brand teams.
Present creative ideas and design concepts to stakeholders.

Executive Presentation Design

Design professional PowerPoint presentations for executive leadership.
Create presentation templates and branded slide masters.
Transform complex business information into visually engaging presentations.

Corporate Communications

Design newsletters and email marketing campaigns.
Produce Everlytic email templates and digital mailers.
Create invitations, reports, brochures, and client-facing documentation.
Design internal communication materials and campaign assets.

Digital Marketing & Social Media

Design static digital advertisements and campaign banners.
Produce graphics for social media platforms.
Resize and adapt campaign artwork for multiple digital formats.
Create engaging digital communication assets.

Motion Graphics

Develop simple animated banners.
Produce internal announcement videos.
Design animated greeting cards and short promotional clips.

Print & Corporate Publications

Design annual reports and financial reports.
Produce brochures and corporate documents.
Create interactive and fillable PDF forms.
Prepare artwork for professional printing.

Brand Management

Maintain Old Mutual Wealth’s visual identity.
Ensure all creative work complies with brand guidelines.
Improve templates and design systems.
Maintain high-quality visual standards across all communication channels.

Project Management

Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously.
Prioritise work to meet business deadlines.
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders.
Deliver projects accurately and on time.

Continuous Development

Stay updated with emerging design trends.
Learn new creative technologies and software.
Continuously improve presentation and digital communication skills.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should possess:

A Degree, Advanced Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design or Visual Communication (NQF Level 7).
At least 5 years of professional graphic design experience.
Extensive experience working within an agency or corporate environment.
Expert-level Adobe InDesign skills.
Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills.
Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
Experience producing executive-level presentations.
Experience creating corporate reports, brochures, newsletters, and communication materials.
Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality corporate design work.

Advantageous Experience

The following will be beneficial:

Adobe After Effects.
Everlytic or similar email marketing software.
Financial services industry experience.
Corporate branding experience.
Investment or professional services design experience.

Skills Required

Graphic Design
Visual Communication
Corporate Branding
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation Design
Digital Marketing Design
Print Design
Motion Graphics
Typography
Layout Design
Brand Management
Social Media Design
Communication Design
Time Management
Project Coordination
Creative Thinking
Attention to Detail

Competencies

Old Mutual is looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Business Insight
Innovation
Accountability
Effective Communication
Sound Decision Making
Adaptability
Problem Solving
Collaboration
Quality Focus
Continuous Learning

Why Join Old Mutual?

Old Mutual is one of Africa’s most respected financial services organisations, operating in 14 African countries. The company offers employees opportunities for professional growth while working in an innovative, inclusive, and collaborative environment. Employees contribute to meaningful projects that support millions of customers across insurance, investments, banking, lending, and wealth management.

Employment Equity

The appointment will be made in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the requirements of the relevant business unit.

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Senior Graphic Designer Job –Old Mutual