Job Description

IMA is a creative agency built to create connections people buy into—emotionally and literally. From advertising and media to packaging and retail activations, we deliver work that earns attention and gives people a reason to choose your brand in moments that matter.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Designer to create thoughtful, distinctive design across brand, campaign, packaging and retail projects. You’ll bring ideas to life from initial concept through to final delivery, combining strong creative judgement with attention to detail and a clear understanding of client and audience needs. Working collaboratively with creative, account and production teams, the Senior Designer wlll help raise the quality of our work, support and inspire other designers, and ensure every project is delivered to a high standard.

What You’ll Get From Us

• The opportunity to shape impactful creative work across a range of brands and channels.
• A collaborative environment where ideas are shared, developed and brought to life together.
• Scope to take ownership of projects and make a meaningful contribution to creative direction.
• Opportunities to share your expertise and support the development of other designers.
• A supportive team with opportunities to learn, grow and expand your creative skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop original design concepts and creative solutions informed by briefs, brand guidelines and audience insight.
• Lead projects from concept through refinement, artwork and final delivery across channels such as branding, advertising, packaging, digital and retail.
• Present creative thinking clearly, respond constructively to feedback and collaborate with colleagues and clients to deliver work to brief, budget and deadline.
• Maintain high standards of craft, consistency and accuracy, including checking artwork and preparing production files.
• Support and mentor designers, contribute to a positive creative culture and bring fresh thinking informed by current design trends, tools and techniques.

What We’re Looking For

• Substantial experience in a senior or midweight design role, ideally within a creative agency or similar fast-paced environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing concept development, visual storytelling and design craft across relevant formats.
• Confident use of industry-standard design software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud, and a good understanding of production requirements.
• Effective project management skills, with the ability to balance priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication and presentation skills, a collaborative approach, sound judgement, and a proactive attitude toward sharing feedback and delivering high-quality work.

Apply Now

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. If the Senior Designer role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.