Mid-Weight Designer Role at 99 Cents

99 Cents (99c), one of South Africa's premier full-service integrated advertising agencies, is looking for a versatile Mid-weight Designer to join their creative studio in Cape Town. In this role, you will be embedded within a dedicated team handling a major financial services account, translating complex strategic concepts into polished creative deliverables.

As the primary design contact on the account, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Art Director to oversee creative rollouts across above-the-line (ATL) and digital platforms. The position demands a thoughtful designer who understands brand mechanics, digital performance metrics, and fast-paced agency workflow.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Act as day-to-day creative designer managing campaign roll-outs and adaptation across print, outdoor, social, and web.
• Design high-converting digital assets including CRM emailers, digital newsletters, website banners, and landing pages.
• Support Senior Art Directors in visual execution, maintaining strict brand consistency and accuracy.
• Present visual concepts confidently to internal account teams, creative directors, and corporate clients.
• Ensure design files are thoroughly prepped, packaged, and delivered on schedule to production specs.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with an appreciation for both visual craft and commercial communication.
• Thorough understanding of user journeys, web responsiveness, and digital asset optimisation.
• Strong resilience and time-management capabilities when dealing with high-volume project deadlines.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Working alongside seasoned creative directors and strategic planners at 99c provides immersive exposure to large-scale retail and financial brand stewardship. This role serves as an ideal springboard towards Senior Art Director or Lead Digital Designer roles within the advertising industry.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for a mid-weight design agency role, the estimated remuneration is approximately R18,000 – R28,000 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Interested designers should apply via the 99c direct application portal with their CV and a comprehensive digital portfolio. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a practical design test evaluating ATL and digital adaptation.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or Art Direction
• At least 2 years of experience as a Designer within an advertising agency or high-volume creative studio
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator); Figma and After Effects advantageous
• Proven track record working across ATL (print, out-of-home) and digital (CRM, web, social) channels
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and conceptual problem-solving skills