Graphic Designer (German and French Speaker)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Graphic Designer (German and French Speaker) based in South Africa.

This is a remote graphic design opportunity supporting a global pharmaceutical client and working as an integrated member of its dedicated creative <team.You> will create engaging, human-centred visual experiences across multiple channels, translating ideas and requirements into polished, production-ready assets.The role combines creative thinking, strong visual execution, and close collaboration with marketing and client <stakeholders.You> will work across branding, digital content, presentations, campaigns, and other design deliverables in an agile environment.German fluency is particularly important, as you will regularly incorporate and adapt German-language content into your <designs.You>’ll join an international, collaborative environment that values creativity, respect, continuous improvement, and diverse perspectives.This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level designer looking to make a visible impact within a sophisticated global healthcare and pharmaceutical ecosystem.

Accountabilities

• Create compelling visual designs and cross-channel experiences that meet client objectives and audience needs.
• Independently interpret design requirements, develop creative concepts, and drive projects through to completion.
• Translate German-language copy effectively into high-quality visual designs while maintaining clarity, hierarchy, brand consistency, and usability.
• Develop simple, effective design concepts, logos, layouts, and low-complexity creative ideas.
• Produce production-ready specifications and digital assets that can be deployed directly by marketing teams and other stakeholders.
• Apply accessible-design principles and established visual-design best practices across deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with marketers, client stakeholders, and wider creative teams to understand requirements and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Present design concepts clearly, incorporate feedback, and communicate creative decisions with confidence.
• Contribute to agile marketing processes and adapt efficiently to changing priorities and requirements.
• Work across a variety of visual disciplines, potentially including animation, iconography, illustration, branding, interaction design, and digital content.
• Maintain a high standard of quality while demonstrating a collaborative, respectful, and solutions-oriented approach.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience working as a Graphic Designer or in a comparable visual-design role.
• A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing & Communications, or a related discipline.
• Strong business-level English communication skills.
• Professional German-language proficiency sufficient to work confidently with German copy on a daily basis.
• French or another European language is desirable but not essential.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative concepts, visual execution, great ideas, and human-centred design; pharmaceutical or healthcare examples are advantageous.
• Experience creating production specifications and final assets ready for deployment by marketing teams.
• Experience designing for cross-channel experiences and working with a range of visual formats.
• Familiarity with agile marketing practices and experience working within an agile environment are advantageous.
• Proficiency with design and collaboration tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, InVision, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
• Additional experience in animation, iconography, illustration, branding, or interaction design is a plus.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or health technology environments is advantageous.
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage design requirements proactively, and confidently take projects from brief to delivery.
• A collaborative mindset, strong attention to detail, and commitment to respectful and inclusive teamwork.
• Alignment with values centred on ambition, teamwork, openness, kindness, respect, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Fixed-term contract through the end of 2026.
• Fully remote position aligned with GMT or CET time zones.
• 25 days of paid annual leave, in addition to South African public holidays and your birthday off.
• Company-wide Christmas closure with additional days beyond the standard holiday allowance.
• Monthly entertainment subscription, such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, or Spotify.
• Access to VDU eye tests and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Wellness initiatives and peer-recognition programmes, including achievement and values awards.
• LinkedIn Learning access with courses covering business, creative, and technical skills.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Company social events, including annual Spring, Summer, Halloween, and Christmas events.
• Work-from-abroad flexibility for up to four weeks per year.
• Annual Calm subscription.
• Inclusive international working environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, identities, and experiences.
• Opportunity to work closely with a major global pharmaceutical client and gain exposure to complex, high-impact creative projects.