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Digital Designer - A231 @ Pearl

Cape Town, South AfricaOnsiteFull-timePosted 127 days ago

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About this role

IndustryDigital Design / Creative Services

Work ArrangementFully Remote

Job TypeFull-time

Work Schedule40 hours per week, Monday–Friday (EST overlap required)

Locations:

LATAM (Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina)PhilippinesOther remote regions with strong English communication and role-relevant experience

About Pearl TalentPearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we’re building for: WATCH HERE

Why Work with Us? At Pearl, we’re not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.

About the CompanyOur client is a digital-first organization centered around personal brands and early-stage ventures. They focus on building clean, modern brand identities and simple, high-quality web experiences that support content, products, and creative projects.

Role OverviewWe’re looking for a proactive, highly creative Digital Designer who lives and breathes visual design and can take ownership of projects from concept to execution. This role is primarily focused on brand design, creative assets, and clean, minimal web design. You’ll work closely with a founder-led team, receiving high-level vision and inspiration, then translating that into polished designs with minimal hand-holding. Confidence, initiative, and creative ownership are essential.

You’ll design logos, brand assets, statics, and simple websites or pages (homepages, landing pages, basic PDPs) in Figma, collaborating with developers to ensure smooth handoff and QA. While UX/UI experience is a plus, strong visual execution and brand consistency are the priority. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior-to-mid level designer who wants to grow in a fast-paced, founder-led environment and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Your ImpactShape the visual direction of multiple brands and creative projectsDeliver polished, on-brand designs with speed and consistencyImprove collaboration between design and development through clear handoffs and proactive communicationHelp scale creative output by bringing structure, ownership, and momentum to design workflows

Core ResponsibilitiesBrand, Creative & Asset Design

Design logos, brand guidelines, statics, and visual assets for digital brandsTranslate loose ideas and inspiration into strong, cohesive visual conceptsMaintain consistent visual identity across all brand touchpoints

Web Design & Execution

Design simple, clean websites and pages in Figma (homepages, landing pages, basic PDPs)Prepare design files for smooth handoff to developersCollaborate with developers during build and QA to ensure design accuracy

Collaboration & Ownership

Work closely with founders and internal stakeholders to clarify goals and directionProactively ask questions, flag blockers, and push projects forwardTake full ownership of assigned projects from start to finish

Ad-hoc Creative Support

Support additional creative needs such as decks, marketing assets, and internal projectsContribute ideas and creative direction when neededRequirements

Must-Haves (Required)

Strong visual design skills with a consistent, high-quality website portfolioProficiency in Figma for design and collaborationFamiliarity with Shopify/e-commerce design Confidence working with minimal direction and taking creative ownershipStrong communication skills and a proactive mindsetAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-moving environment

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

Experience with branding and logo designFamiliarity with Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop; Premiere Pro is a plus)Basic UX/UI understandingExperience designing email templates or marketing assets (e.g., Klaviyo)Experience working alongside developers

Tools ProficiencyMust-Haves (Required)

Figma

Familiarity with Shopify/e-commerce design

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

Adobe Creative Suite, Basic UX (wireframing, prototyping), Basic project management or collaboration tools

Benefits

Competitive Salary: Based on experience and portfolio quality Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere Performance-Based Bonus: Based on creative quality and timely project delivery Creative Growth: Long-term opportunity to lead major campaigns or projects Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy Health Coverage for Philippines-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth

Our Recruitment Process Application Screening Top-Grading Interview Skills Assessment Client Interview Job Offer Client Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?If you’re a passionate storyteller with a sharp eye for detail and a love for crafting visual experiences that connect, we’d love to see your work. Apply now and take your editing career to the next level — creating content that inspires, informs, and captivates.

Skills

UnspecifiedMid-Senior levelMarketing & Communication

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