Marketing Specialist – Graphic Designer
About this role
At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
Marketing Specialist – Graphic Designer
Location
:
Johannesburg, South Africa (Remote)
We’re looking for a creative, detail‑driven
Marketing Specialist with strong graphic design skills
to join our global marketing team. If you're passionate about storytelling through design, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to produce impactful B2B creative work for an international brand—this role is an exciting opportunity to contribute from right here in Johannesburg.
This is a remote role (South Africa–based), and daily Zoom meetings require a reliable high‑speed internet connection.
You will support the Director of Marketing and partner with teams across the organization to create compelling, professional, on‑brand visuals for both digital and print. This position requires someone who can take a creative brief or established design direction, generate fresh concepts, and proactively bring new ideas inspired by competitive and industry trends.
Responsibilities
- Graphic Design & Visual Storytelling
- Create high‑quality graphics for digital and print: social media, web banners, brochures, infographics, ads, and more
- Develop layouts that bring clarity, structure, and professionalism to marketing materials
- Build visuals that tell meaningful stories and elevate our brand’s message
- Enhance PowerPoint presentations with polished, modern design aligned to brand guidelines
- Creative Tools
- Use the full Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro)
- Work with Figma, Canva, and other design tools as needed
- Deliver pixel‑perfect design files across multiple platforms and formats
- Collaboration & Project Ownership
- Partner with teams across the company and external agencies to develop creative assets
- Support projects from concept to delivery: logos, web graphics, corporate identity packages, and presentation templates
- Help strengthen and evolve the World Kinect brand identity with fresh, consistent design
- Influence updates to brand guidelines while maintaining brand integrity
- Manage print production (quotes, vendor coordination, paper/finish approvals, invoicing, timelines)
- Brand & Asset Management
- Maintain the company’s brand portfolio and ensure all materials reflect updated branding
- Build and manage a digital asset library for collateral, imagery, and templates
- Provide creative alternatives and evolutions for existing materials
- Leadership (Without Direct Reports)
- Lead projects by coordinating stakeholders, timelines, and expectations
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills
Requirements
- Professional Skills
- Proven graphic design experience with a portfolio showcasing layout, storytelling, and visual design
- Proficiency in
- PowerPoint
- —able to build polished, visually engaging decks
- Expert-level comfort with
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint
- Understanding of print processes and prepping production-ready files
- Strong attention to detail, creativity, and design accuracy
- Ability to balance multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable
- Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field
- 1+ years of experience in a design-focused marketing role
- Experience with
- B2B marketing
- Familiarity with digital marketing trends
- Logistics
- Must be based in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Remote role with
- daily marketing team meetings via Zoom
- Occasional travel to events or meetings
- About the World Kinect Employee Experience
- At World Kinect, we’re united by a culture of excellence. We empower employees with the tools, trust, and support needed to deliver exceptional work. We listen, collaborate, and operate with agility—always focused on delivering on our Customer Promise.
- #WKC