Job Title: Freelance Designer (Creative) – Events Industry
Location: Randburg Johannesburg South Africa
(Remote/Flexible with Occasional On-Site Meetings as Required)
Contract Type: Freelance/Project-Based
About the Role:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Freelance Designer with a passion for creating immersive experiences within the events industry. You will be responsible for developing creative concepts, designing event elements for both digital and print, and contributing to compelling pitch presentations. Your work will directly shape the visual identity and atmosphere of high-profile events, ensuring they leave a lasting impact. Experience working with large companies and established brands is essential, as you will collaborate across multiple departments to ensure brand consistency and alignment with corporate objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Concept Development: Ideate and develop innovative creative concepts for events, from initial brainstorming to final execution.
Pitch & Proposal Design: Work closely with event producers and marketing teams to create visually striking presentations and pitch decks.
Event Branding & Identity: Design logos, themes, and branding elements to ensure a cohesive look and feel across all event touchpoints.
Digital & Print Design: Create assets such as signage, invitations, social media graphics, motion graphics, brochures, banners, and event collateral.
Experience & Environmental Design: Conceptualize stage designs, interactive installations, and spatial layouts to enhance guest engagement.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with multiple internal departments, including marketing, sales, production, and executive teams, to ensure design consistency and strategic alignment.
Trend Awareness: Stay updated on the latest design trends, event industry innovations, and creative technologies.
Required Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a designer in the events, experiential marketing, or creative industries, with a track record of working with large corporations and well-known brands.
Strong portfolio showcasing both digital and print design work.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects preferred).
Experience with 3D rendering software (e.g., SketchUp, Cinema 4D) is a plus.
Ability to develop visually compelling presentations using PowerPoint, Keynote, or similar tools.
Strong understanding of brand storytelling, typography, and color theory.
Experience working under tight deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Knowledge of event production processes and materials is an advantage.
Familiarity with the South African events industry and an understanding of local supplier networks, cultural considerations, and audience preferences.
Ideal Candidate:
A highly creative and conceptual thinker with a strong aesthetic sense.
Passionate about crafting immersive brand experiences through design.
Detail-oriented and able to adapt to diverse brand guidelines and event themes.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Comfortable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
How to Apply:
Please submit your portfolio, CV, and a short cover letter detailing your experience and availability to admin@tnagency.co
Join us in crafting unforgettable event experiences through innovative design!