Manager – Design Studio

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Status of Position: Permanent

Salary: Market related

Minimum Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8 Honours) in Design, Multimedia, or Strategic Communication.
• 6-8 years’ experience in design and branding, of which 3 years must be in a supervisory or team leader role.

Key Responsibilities

Creative & Design Leadership

• Provide creative leadership and direction for all DUT design projects.
• Translate institutional priorities into impactful visual communication.
• Ensure consistency of brand application across print, digital, and multimedia.
• Review and approve design concepts, layouts, and final artworks.
• Maintain a balance between creativity, innovation, and brand compliance.
• Research and introduce new design trends and tools.
• Provide creative input for marketing c...