Graphic Designer; Mid-weight

Overview

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit.

Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Graphic Designer (Mid – weight) to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The successful candidate will be responsible to create visual concepts, using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. Develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines and publications, corporate reports and other marketing initiatives internally and externally. Be able to guide and mentor junior team members where necessary. Report on daily activities.

• Graphic Design Skills
• Desktop Publishing Tools
• Layout Skills
• Photoshop skills
• 3 – 5 years in a Graphic Designer role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

Operational

• General design work (posters, flyers, merchandise and other marketing material).
• Determine the message the design should portray and work closely with the marketing function
• Create images in line with the marketing strategy and brand strategy, aligned to internal company design preferences
• Display a range of creative design techniques to materialise the concept and design required
• Achieving deadlines and working as quick and efficiently as possible.
• Updating adverts on the website and betting displays.
• Liaising with branch team leaders and managers with regards to any design work requested for their branch.
• Deep etching pictures in Photoshop.
• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Obtain approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
• Prepare finished copy and prepare final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
• Complete projects by coordinating with printing and publishing.
• Anticipate the type of design required based on past experience and feedback.
• Adhoc tasks and jobs.

• Comply with company policy and values.

• Compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure logical saving of all work, designs, artwork, approvals etc.
• Ensure that all artwork, designs, approvals etc. are chronologically saved/backed up.
• Ensure error free designs with accurate content.
• Ensure that designs are free from racial, gender bias, derogatory, defamatory comments.

• Must have strong Analytical skills.
• Must be highly creative and have an Artistic ability.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Must have a strong sense of accountability and results drive
• Must have strong Time Management and must be results driven.

• Ensure measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve the short term, medium term and long-term goals.
• Product innovation, new service offerings to customers.
• Source new customers.

• High attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to give high priority to customer complaints
• Exceeding client’s expectations regarding service delivery
• High sense of accountability to one’s work
• Strong listening and time management skills
• Ability to provide high quality output
• Ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Strong detail orientated skills
• Ability to solve problems and develop results-oriented course of action

Please note that only team members who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere. We’re proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July.

Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger. At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do. The opportunities here are endless.

If you’re driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there’s no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team!