Digital Marketing Designer
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R18,500 – R27,750 ZAR. This role is suited for junior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Junior Graphic Designer (Digital Marketing & E-commerce)
Location:RemoteEmployment Type:Full-Time (Contractor)Working Hours:U.S. business hours overlap preferredReports to:Marketing / Creative Team
About the Role
We are seeking acreative and detail-oriented Junior Graphic Designerto support our marketing team in producing high-quality digital assets.
This role goes beyond basic design execution—we are looking for someone with a strongdesign eye, creative intuition, and attention to aesthetic quality. You should be able to take direction and elevate it, not just execute tasks mechanically.
You will play a key role in creatingperformance-driven visualsacross digital channels, particularly within e-commerce and Amazon environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Digital Marketing Asset Creation (60%)
* Design high-quality assets for:Paid ads (Meta, Google, etc.)Social media (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)Email marketing and landing pages
* Paid ads (Meta, Google, etc.)
* Social media (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
* Email marketing and landing pages
* Translate creative direction into visually compelling designs
* Ensure brand consistency across all assets
* Iterate on designs based on performance feedback
2. Amazon & E-commerce Graphics (25%)
* Create Amazon listing images, including:Product feature graphicsInfographicsLifestyle-enhanced visuals
* Product feature graphics
* Infographics
* Lifestyle-enhanced visuals
* Optimize designs for clarity, conversion, and user experience
* Collaborate with the team to align visuals with product positioning
3. Creative Ideation & Design Support (15%)
* Contribute ideas to improve creative output and campaigns
* Bring a strong sense of design quality and visual storytelling
* Stay up-to-date with design trends and apply them appropriately
* Support light brand and packaging design work (as needed)
Ideal Candidate Profile
Must-Have
* 3+ years of experience in graphic design
* Strong proficiency in:Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Illustrator
* Adobe Photoshop
* Adobe Illustrator
* Experience creating digital marketing assets (ads, social, e-commerce)
* Familiarity with AI tools for design support (e.g., Midjourney, ChatGPT, Firefly, etc.)
* Strong portfolio showcasing:Clean, modern designMarketing-focused visuals
* Clean, modern design
* Marketing-focused visuals
* Excellent English communication (no language barrier)
Nice-to-Have
* Experience withAmazon listing graphics
* Exposure topackaging design
* Experience working with U.S.-based brands or agencies
* Basic understanding of performance marketing (what converts)
What Success Looks Like
* Designs are visually strong, polished, and aligned with brand standards
* Creative output improves engagement and performance metrics
* You contribute ideas—not just execute instructions
* Assets are delivered quickly and with high attention to detail
* The team trusts your creative judgment and taste
Key Traits for Success
* Strong design eye and aesthetic judgment
* Creative thinker with attention to detail
* Ability to take feedback and iterate quickly
* Self-starter who takes ownership of work
* Balances speed with quality
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R18,500/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 608 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →