Multimedia Designer (SA26) - BBD

Multimedia Designer (SA26)

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Job Description

The company

BBD is an international software solutions company helping businesses solve complex challenges through smart, scalable technology. With over 40 years of experience across industries, we combine deep technical expertise with a practical understanding of business to deliver solutions that create long-term value.

Our services span digital enablement, software engineering and solutions support, including cloud engineering, data science, product design, and managed services. From modernising legacy platforms to building new digital products, we work closely with our clients to deliver technology that is built for scale, resilience, and real-world impact.

What sets BBD apart is our people. We’ve built our reputation on hiring exceptional talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and partnering closely with clients to deliver high-quality solutions that fit their unique environments and goals.

The culture

At BBD, our culture is built around collaboration, curiosity and continuous growth. We believe great software comes from empowered teams, diverse thinking, and people who genuinely enjoy solving complex problems together.

Our environment is professional without being rigid, with a flat structure that encourages openness, knowledge sharing, and direct collaboration across teams and disciplines. You’ll work alongside talented, passionate people on meaningful projects across a range of industries and technologies.

We place a strong emphasis on personal growth and believe every BBDer should have the space, support and opportunities to shape their own career journey. Whether that means deepening technical expertise, exploring new technologies or growing leadership skills, continuous learning is part of how we work.

With hubs across multiple cities around the world, we’ve built a strong culture around distributed delivery and flexible hybrid work. Our offices are designed to support connection and collaboration, whether that’s through in-person workshops, team events, shared lunches or simply good coffee and great conversations.

Recognition also matters at BBD. We celebrate the impact our people make through peer recognition, awards, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities to take on meaningful responsibility and grow their careers.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and skilled multimedia designer to join the BBD team. In this role, you will get into the thick of things – creating high-quality video and motion graphics, corporate campaigns and collateral, and branded swag to name but a few awesome avenues! This role is made for someone who loves the challenge of finding creative design solutions through divergent thinking. As part of a larger team, our multimedia designers are involved in all steps of the process, from conceptualisation to delivery. We value people who are curious, collaborative and always looking for better ways of doing things. Whether it’s learning a new tool, exploring emerging technologies or testing a fresh creative approach, we want someone who enjoys growing alongside the team.

Skills and Experience

What we’re looking for in our multimedia designer:

  • Relevant graphic / multimedia design degree / diploma / certifications
  • 2-3 years’ experience in multimedia design
  • Industry standard design portfolio
  • Proficient in:
    • Adobe After Effects
    • Adobe Premier Pro
    • Adobe Illustrator
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe InDesign
    • Adobe Dreamweaver / HTML
    • Microsoft Office
  • Good knowledge of Windows OS
  • Ability to interpret briefs, conceptualise graphics and produce solutions
  • Good knowledge of layout for both digital and print design principles
  • Video editing and motion graphics capabilities essential
  • Film and post-production experience
  • Experience creating content for digital marketing campaigns
  • Advantageous:
    • Basic WordPress knowledge
    • Photography and photo retouching
    • Basic sound editing
    • Experience with generative AI tools (e.g. Adobe Firefly, Runway, Midjourney, ChatGPT, or similar)

Our multimedia designer is someone who has:

  • Great attention to detail
  • Creativity and artistic flair
  • Ability to communicate effectively – written and verbal
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and can effectively manage time across multiple simultaneous deliverables
  • Willingness to be flexible to meet important campaign deadlines and execute last minute deliverables
  • Organisational ability, time management and planning skills
  • Self-motivated and independently while working well as part of a larger team
  • Seeks collaboration and enjoys building trust and confidence in others
  • Integrity and a positive can-do attitude
  • A growth mindset and the confidence to experiment, test ideas and embrace feedback
  • Own transport

Other

BBD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, family, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, race, religion or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances.

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