🇿🇦 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 R27,750 – R37,000 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-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

Your Mission
* Establish the "Signature Look":Define and enforce a cohesive visual language across Photo, Video, and UI. Your goal is to measurably increase brand desire, CTR, and conversion rates within your first six months.
* Visual Asset Transformation:Strategically "upcycle" existing CGI and photography while directing the creation of new assets. You ensure seamless brand continuity while maximizing production efficiency.
* Creative Excellence & Gatekeeping:Serve as the final visual authority for all touchpoints—from high-impact Meta Ads to our Digital Flagship Store.
* Mentorship & AI Innovation:Raise the team’s output through technical guidance and "high-taste" mentorship. You will proactively integrate AI-driven workflows (MidJourney, Firefly) to keep the brand at the industry’s cutting edge.

Your Profile
* Experience:5–7+ years in premium/lifestyle branding, ideally within an agency or a high-growth in-house environment.
* Education:You hold a degree in Communication Design, Visual Communication, Brand Design, Fine Arts, Digital Design or a comparable field
* Market Insight:Prior experience working withGerman brands or clients. You should understand the cultural nuances, design aesthetics, and consumer behavior of the German market.
* Technical Mastery:Expert-level skills in typography, grid systems, composition, and lighting. You operate with a "pixel-perfect" mindset.
* Tool Stack:Mastery ofAdobe Creative Cloud(specifically Lightroom for color grading),Figma, and AI tools likeMidJourneyorAdobe Firefly. Experience with Google Workspace is a plus.
* Strategic Mindset:You don't just "make things pretty"—you understand how design drives trust and conversion throughout the customer journey.
* Creative Conviction:You are comfortable challenging mediocrity, saying "no" to protect brand integrity, and providing hands-on guidance to junior designers.
* Communication:Fluent English is required. You excel at translating abstract brand values into concrete visual guidelines.

Why Join Us?
* Creative Authority:You aren't just following a handbook; you are writing it. You will define the signature look of a market leader.
* Impactful Mission:Work for a purpose-driven company dedicated to making the professional world "happy, healthy, and productive."
* Flexibility & Stability:Enjoy a fully remote, long-term collaboration with a 40-hour weekly commitment and reliable, structured coordination.
* Professional Growth:Scale with one of Germany’s fastest-growing e-commerce startups and build a portfolio of high-impact, premium brand work.

Tips for South African Applicants

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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.

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Salary in Context

At R27,750/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

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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.

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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 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →