Designer & Production Co-Ordinator

Job description

Location: Cape Town (Hybrid)
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: Market-related, based on experience
Experience: 2-5 years

About TPP
TPP (The Publishing Partnership) is one of South Africa’s longest-standing independent content agencies. For decades, we’ve built meaningful connections between brands and audiences through smart, thoughtful content across platforms.

We’re looking for a versatile Designer and Production Co-ordinator to join our tight-knit team. You’ll be involved in a wide variety of projects, including social media content, print collateral, and video. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, learning by doing, and contributing across every stage of the content process – from ideation to execution. You’ll work closely with our art director, editors and head of content, and have the opportunity to attend cover and video shoots.

Who we’re looking for
A go-getter with a can-do attitude. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. This role is perfect for a junior or mid-level designer with production experience who wants to gain exposure to all aspects of publishing  – digital and print – and be actively mentored by an experienced creative team.

Key attributes and skills

• Proactive, enthusiastic and detail-oriented self-starter
• Strong time management skills
• Able to work independently and juggle multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Constructive and collaborative: takes direction, uses initiative and handles feedback with professionalism
• Calm under pressure with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Team player with a positive, solution-focused mindset
• Excellent communication skills (comfortable liaising by phone, email and in person)
• Willing and able to travel to the office and shoot locations as required.

Your responsibilities
General design and production

• Report to the Art Director
• Design layouts and get sign-off from the Art Director
• Coordinate and attend shoots
• Create and implement marketing material
• Prepare and print the production board; update it throughout the process
• Action client feedback and changes
• Handle ad-hoc projects as needed
• Upload digital articles to CMS (Hybris, WordPress, etc.)
• Assist with miscellaneous production tasks, including project management and prize fulfilment.

Private edition (a TPP title)

• Upload fresh content to the website 2–3 times a week from the magazine and press releases
• Create monthly newsletters and social media posts
• Attend client and industry events
• Upload content to Issuu and iPaper (digital publishing platforms)

Marketing and social

• Create social media content and newsletters
• Manage social post uploads and marketing emails
• Keep the company website updated

Why join us?

• Hybrid work model: Work from home two days per week
• Hands-on mentorship: Learn directly from senior creatives, editors and strategists
• Exposure to multiple content types: From shoots to social media, newsletters to print
• Collaborative culture: We believe in pitching in and helping each other get great work done
• Opportunity to grow: Be part of a small team where your contribution truly counts.

To apply, please submit your CV and design portfolio to az.oc.asppt@nikrodp

Technical requirements

• Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and CSS
• After Effects experience is a plus, but not essential.

Company Description

TPP (The Publishing Partnership) is one of South Africa’s longest-standing independent content agencies. For decades, we’ve built meaningful connections between brands and audiences through smart, thoughtful content across platforms.

Posted on 30 May 11:28, Closing date 29 Jul