About Us

Trade and Union is a network of creative agencies shaping brands across hospitality, technology, and culture. Our flagship agency partners with global hospitality brands, while our sister agency, Tune, takes a narrative approach to branding start-ups and growth companies in the global technology sector.

Our clients range from multi-billion dollar funds to neighborhood coffee shops, giving our team an incredible variety of creative challenges to solve. We operate globally, with teams in the UK, USA, Singapore, and South Africa, collaborating across disciplines to deliver design and storytelling that connect people, places, and purpose.

Role Summary

At Trade and Union, we believe exceptional design is the bridge between strategy and emotion. We are seeking a visionary Senior Graphic Designer to help craft brands and campaigns that inspire, inform, and move audiences.

Reporting to the Partner, Creative Direction, you will collaborate with our international creative team to concept and deliver brand experiences across print, digital, and motion. This is a hands-on design role that blends creativity, strategy, and execution, ideal for a designer who thrives on translating ideas into powerful visual narratives.

You will help shape how global brands express themselves, champion design excellence within the agency, and contribute to a culture that values experimentation, originality, and precision.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development and execution of design projects, from concept to final delivery.
• Translate strategic briefs into cohesive visual identities and campaign systems that communicate purpose and personality.
• Create end-to-end campaign concepts across brand, print, and digital platforms.
• Produce design assets across brand, print, digital, motion, and spatial applications.
• Provide design direction and mentorship to mid-level and junior designers, fostering growth and creative curiosity.
• Collaborate daily with creative, strategy, and account teams across the UK, USA, Singapore, and South Africa to deliver world-class work.
• Support clients in implementing brand guidelines, ensuring clarity, consistency, and impact across all touchpoints.
• Develop digital-first design projects, including web, product, and motion-based experiences.Contribute to concept sessions and creative reviews, offering ideas and feedback that strengthen collective output.
• Experiment with emerging tools and technologies such as Figma, Framer, and motion-based design software to push creative boundaries.
• Lead creative experimentation, from typographic exploration to visual storytelling and motion systems.
• Maintain a high standard of craft and attention to detail, ensuring deliverables meet timelines, budgets, and creative goals.
• Develop compelling visuals that elevate client storytelling and brand strategy.
• Contribute proactively to Trade and Union’s creative culture by sharing inspiration, insights, and innovation.
• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and Trade and Union’s commitment to creative excellence.

Requirements

• 6 or more years of experience in graphic design or artworking, ideally within a creative or branding agency environment.Strong conceptual thinking and a demonstrable creative point of view.
• Deep understanding of brand strategy and how it informs design systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Professional qualification in graphic design or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is essential.Experience with Figma, Framer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects is highly desirable.
• A portfolio showcasing diverse, high-quality creative work across multiple disciplines.
• Fluency in English.
• Right to live and work in South Africa.

How Success is Measured in This Role

• You consistently deliver creative work that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• You demonstrate a deep understanding of each brand’s positioning, audience, and industry.
• You contribute original ideas that advance creative quality across projects and teams.
• You manage deadlines and priorities effectively, balancing multiple high-level assignments.
• You build strong, collaborative relationships with clients and colleagues across global offices.

Why Join Us

At Trade and Union, creativity is a shared language. You will be part of a global, collaborative team that works across disciplines, from branding to digital, motion, and narrative design. This is an opportunity to design with purpose, helping shape brands that connect people, culture, and innovation.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote