Marketing & Creative Lead

About the role

We're looking for a creative and driven individual who can own our brand presence end-to-end, from visual identity and motion graphics to campaign strategy and social media management. You will shape how Subverted and Subverted Academy look and feel across every channel, while also creating engaging designed content for our technical courses.

What you'll be doing

• Design and produce graphics, animations, and visual elements for technical courses and educational content
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines, visual assets, and marketing collateral
• Create engaging motion graphics, animations, and video content for social media, campaigns and advertisements
• Plan, execute, and optimize marketing campaigns across digital channels
• Manage and grow our social media presence on LinkedIn, X, Instagram and Facebook
• Liaise with partners regarding social media collaborations and content management
• Collaborate with the technical team to translate complex security topics into compelling visuals
• Track campaign performance and report on key marketing metrics
• Provide creative support across all business functions as needed

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating brand and digital work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects)
• Experience with motion graphics and video editing
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends and best practices
• Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing marketing campaigns

Nice to have

• Experience in the cybersecurity, tech or educational industry
• Familiarity with additional design tools (Canva, DaVinci Resolve, etc.)
• Experience with marketing analytics tools and SEO
• Photography or illustration skills

Please note

• This is a mid-to-senior level position. Candidates should have strong, demonstrable experience across graphic design, motion graphics, video editing and social media management. This role is not suited for interns or junior-level applicants.
• We operate on a hybrid working model, primarily remote, with occasional in-person presence required in Somerset West and surrounds. Please do not apply if you are not based in the Western Cape.