Overview
Conceptual Designer Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at The Moorings Yacht Charters
At The Moorings and Sunsail (part of Travelopia), we plan and deliver fantastic yacht charters across the world. We have an abiding passion for sailing, taking yachting holidays to the next level across the most spectacular destinations worldwide which keep our customers coming back again and again! The secret to our success within the yacht industry lies in our exceptional teams;
we are united by the same purpose, to have fun while creating extraordinary experiences on the water.
We’re looking for a bold, curious and creatively driven Conceptual Designer to join our team. Reporting to the Creative Director, you’ll play a key role in re-shaping how our brand shows up in the world — from Instagram and You Tube to integrated campaigns, print and immersive experiences. You’ll succeed in this role if you think in ideas and stories, and know how to design work that captures attention and drives engagement.
You’ll work closely with marketing and leadership teams to turn luxury travel into scroll-stopping, share-worthy creative, with the freedom to bring bold ideas to life across global audiences.
What we’ll offer
- Flexible hybrid working (8 days per month in our Cape Town office)
- Competitive salary
- Medical Aid, Life insurance and Pension Fund
- Travel benefits and discounts
- 21 days annual leave plus SA public holidays and your birthday off!
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Why join us
- Be part of a fast-growing global travel brand, shaping the future of yacht charters
- Enjoy genuine ownership over your creative output, with the freedom to bring bold ideas to life
- Have real influence on how the brand is expressed across global audiences
- Work within a supportive, ambitious team that values collaboration and continuous improvement
What you’ll do
- Create standout design across social media, digital campaigns, print, boat shows, email and other brand touchpoints
- Deliver high-quality production design for both print and digital outputs
- Develop compelling visual concepts for campaigns, platforms, projects and launches, building on brand guidelines
- Apply strong social-first and digital-first thinking, grounded in best practice
- Edit and produce platform-led video content using motion and video skills
- Design and animate motion graphics for video and other dynamic assets
- Use AI tools to support and enhance content creation and design workflows
- Help evolve and elevate the brand identity over time
- Spot emerging trends and translate them into creative opportunities
- Challenge existing approaches to deliver fresh, high-impact, story-led design solutions
- Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Who You Are
- You’re not just a designer, you’re a creative thinker
- You’re passionate about travel, lifestyle, and luxury brands
- You understand how content performs across social platforms
- You think in visuals, motion, and storytelling
- You have a growth mindset and are always looking to improve
- You enjoy experimenting and trying new approaches
What you’ll bring
- Experience in graphic or conceptual design, ideally within a fast-paced creative environment
- Strong portfolio showcasing social-first, digital, print, and motion-led creative work
- Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills
- Experience designing for platforms such as Instagram, Linked In, and You Tube
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- Experience with After Effects and/or Premiere Pro (or similar motion tools)
- Strong Photoshop skills (colour correction, image extension, retouching and clipping paths)
- Advanced Illustrator skills (including live trace)
- Experience with InDesign, including variable data workflows
- Understanding of print production specs, including large format printing
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively
Nice to Have
- Experience in travel, lifestyle, or hospitality brands
- Photography and/or videography skills
- Understanding of UI and digital product design
- Experience contributing to content ideas and campaign concepts
We believe people perform best when they can be their true selves and diverse teams drive better results. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. Travelopia ensures an inclusive workplace for all. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform us here:
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Title: Conceptual Designer
Company: The Moorings Yacht Charters
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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