Location: Work from anywhere in South Africa, including our office in Cape Town.

Timing: Full-time role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About the role

As a Communication Designer, you’ll be at the intersection of design, marketing, and strategy. You will develop compelling visual narratives, brand and product assets, and communication strategies to resonate with our users, business partners, and employees. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker and creative storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can take ownership of projects from conception to execution.

Key responsibilities

• Brand design & development: Refine and maintain our visual identity to ensure consistency across all touchpoints (product, web, social, email, and print).
• Campaign design: Collaborate with the marketing team to conceptualise and design creative assets for product and feature launches, advertising, and promotional campaigns.
• Content creation: Develop visually engaging product imagery, data visualisation, and animations to support internal and external communication.
• User-centric design: Craft design solutions that communicate complex ideas in simple, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing ways.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with product, growth, marketing, external designers and leadership teams to ensure alignment on messaging and visuals.
• Creative strategy: Identify opportunities for new communication strategies and contribute to the overall creative direction of the brand.
• Tools & processes: Streamline workflows by contributing to managing design tools, templates, and documentation.

What we’re looking for

• Experience: 3-7 years of professional experience in communication, brand, or graphic design. Startup experience is a plus.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of work and demonstrating the use of design thinking methodologies, including branding, digital campaigns, and visual storytelling.
• Skills:
  • Expertise in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects is a plus).
  • Strong understanding of typography, layout and colour.
  • Experience with motion graphics and video editing is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Mindset:
  • A strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and design.
  • Able to balance creativity with business goals and user needs.
  • Proactive, collaborative, and eager to thrive in an agile environment.
  • High attention to detail with a willingness to learn the inner workings of a complex product ecosystem.
• Education: Degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Why join us

• Make an impact: Be a core contributor to our brand identity and shape the experience of a more sustainable energy system.
• Growth opportunities: Work closely with a dynamic team, gain exposure to cross-functional projects, and advance your career in a green energy startup.
• Dynamic culture: Join a team of innovators who value problem-solving, collaboration, honesty and excellence.
• Perks: Flexible hours, unlimited leave, remote-first, equity options, professional development budget

How to Apply

Send your CV, link to your portfolio, and a brief cover letter to careers@plentify.io. Tell us why you resonate with Plentify’s mission and what makes you a good fit for this role.