DTP Email Designer

Job title: DTP email designer
Part time

Location: Germiston, Gauteng
Employment Type: Part-Time and Flexible Working Hours
Department: Marketing / Design

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and creative DTP email designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital design and direct marketing, with a particular focus on email layout, formatting, and execution. This role blends DTP (Desktop Publishing) precision with email marketing best practices to deliver visually appealing, responsive, and high-performing email content.

Key responsibilities

• Design and format email campaigns in line with brand guidelines and marketing objectives. Platforms include HTML as well as drag and drop email platforms.
• Translate concepts and copy into well-structured, visually engaging email layouts
• Prepare, proof, and test email designs across devices and email clients (e.g., Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail)
• Manage and optimise image assets, including resizing and compression
• Assist in the design of supporting digital materials (e.g., banners, social media graphics, landing pages)

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DTP designer with a strong portfolio of email and digital design work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Basic to intermediate HTML/CSS knowledge specific to email design
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp and Everlytics)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Understanding of email design best practices, including mobile responsiveness and accessibility

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in ecommerce environments
• Knowledge of marketing automation and data-driven design

What we offer

• Collaborative, creative work environment
• Very Flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to a wide range of projects and clients

Skills

• Proven experience as a DTP designer with a strong portfolio of email and digital design work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Basic to intermediate HTML/CSS knowledge specific to email design
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp and Everlytics)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Understanding of email design best practices, including mobile responsiveness and accessibility

Company Description

Email & Website Marketing

Posted on 02 Jul 12:25, Closing date 31 Aug