Marketing & Graphic Designer
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. 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
Digital & Marketing Designer (Email, Social & Campaign Production)
* Employment Type:Full-time Independent Contractor
* Schedule:U.S. PST Hours (e.g., 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST)
* Location:Remote
Role Overview
We are seeking a reliable, detail-orientedDigital & Marketing Designerto execute high-volume email marketing campaigns, social media assets, and digital marketing collaterals.
This role operates at a mid-level design tier, focusing on strict adherence to established brand guidelines, rapid asset production, and flawless campaign delivery. You will work closely with our marketing agency team to build and test email campaigns, produce social content, and manage same-day visual updates.
Core Responsibilities
* Email Building & Testing:Build, format, and test responsive email marketing templates usingKlaviyo(or similar email campaign software), ensuring zero layout breaks or rendering issues across mobile and desktop.
Email Building & Testing:Build, format, and test responsive email marketing templates usingKlaviyo(or similar email campaign software), ensuring zero layout breaks or rendering issues across mobile and desktop.
* Strict Brand Guideline Compliance:Follow established design systems, visual standards, color palettes, and typography rules precisely to prevent heavy redesigns or internal revisions.
Strict Brand Guideline Compliance:Follow established design systems, visual standards, color palettes, and typography rules precisely to prevent heavy redesigns or internal revisions.
* Social & Marketing Content Production:Produce platform-ready static and short-form social media graphics, web banners, and campaign assets.
Social & Marketing Content Production:Produce platform-ready static and short-form social media graphics, web banners, and campaign assets.
* Real-Time PST Campaign Execution:Maintain full availability duringPST business hoursto handle same-day creative requests, campaign edits, and urgent marketing turnarounds.
Real-Time PST Campaign Execution:Maintain full availability duringPST business hoursto handle same-day creative requests, campaign edits, and urgent marketing turnarounds.
* Basic Video & Web Assets:Perform light video editing and supporting content updates for web platforms.
Basic Video & Web Assets:Perform light video editing and supporting content updates for web platforms.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
* PST Schedule Commitment (Non-Negotiable):Must be strictly available to work duringPST business hours(e.g., 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST) and honor the full shift without early sign-offs.
PST Schedule Commitment (Non-Negotiable):Must be strictly available to work duringPST business hours(e.g., 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST) and honor the full shift without early sign-offs.
* Email Marketing Tools:Hands-on experience building, editing, and testing email campaigns directly inKlaviyoor equivalent CRM marketing platforms.
Email Marketing Tools:Hands-on experience building, editing, and testing email campaigns directly inKlaviyoor equivalent CRM marketing platforms.
* Design & Prototyping Tools:Proficiency inFigmaand theAdobe Creative Suite(Photoshop, Illustrator) for marketing production and UI/UX asset builds.
Design & Prototyping Tools:Proficiency inFigmaand theAdobe Creative Suite(Photoshop, Illustrator) for marketing production and UI/UX asset builds.
* Attention to Detail:Meticulous execution regarding spacing, typography, and brand guideline adherence.
Attention to Detail:Meticulous execution regarding spacing, typography, and brand guideline adherence.
* Communication & Reliability:Strong written English skills, proactive Slack communication, and a strong work ethic to manage daily task queues effectively.
Communication & Reliability:Strong written English skills, proactive Slack communication, and a strong work ethic to manage daily task queues effectively.
* Experience:2–4 years of experience as a Digital Designer, UI/UX Designer, or Marketing Designer within an agency or fast-paced digital environment
Experience:2–4 years of experience as a Digital Designer, UI/UX Designer, or Marketing Designer within an agency or fast-paced digital environment
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
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
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 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →