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Publicis Groupe

Runs advertising and digital transformation services

Junior Multimedia Designer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026Deadline 6/5/27
No salary listed
Mid
Johannesburg, South Africa
In Person
Art, Graphics & AnimationGraphic Design, Motion Graphics

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of three years of experience is required.
  • Demonstrated design ability, including at least four examples of work, is required.
  • Understanding of various programs is required.
  • Strong time management is required.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines is required.
  • Problem-solving skills are required.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide rationales for creative choices, are required.
  • Strong presentation skills are required.
  • Working knowledge of existing and emerging technologies and platforms is required.
  • A strong understanding of best-practice interaction and visual design principles is required.
  • An understanding of strategic processes is required.
  • Ability to work with team members is required.
  • Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, and Keynote or PowerPoint is required.
Responsibilities
  • Design social media and digitally led creative using animation and digital design best practices, with technical understanding of outputting files in the correct format and size (data and dimensions) with visual accuracy.
  • Work methodically according to briefs and brand specifications.
  • Break down brief requirements and flag potential issues in a timely manner.
  • Create presentation decks to showcase work.
  • Collect and file artwork correctly for archiving and handovers.
  • Accurately capture time against completed briefs.
  • Define or apply the aesthetic of overall campaigns.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Design across multiple channels.
  • Consistently produce creative elements against a deliverables list.
  • Participate in brainstorms and conceptualization.
  • Lead the craft and design of ideas.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with 3D animation and production is advantageous.

About the company

Publicis Groupe runs advertising, media buying and digital transformation services for companies that want to reach consumers, coordinate campaigns and improve their business systems. Its agency network includes creative and media specialists, while Publicis Sapient builds and modernizes the technology behind clients' operations. Epsilon adds customer data and marketing technology that connect brands with audiences and measure campaign results. Clients pay for consulting, campaign creation and execution, with production and media costs billed through alongside the group's service work. Founded in 1926, Publicis Groupe is headquartered in Paris, France.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

1926

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growth is holding up: July 2026 results showed 4.7% organic net revenue growth in the first half.
  • Data work is expanding: Publicis agreed in May 2026 to buy LiveRamp and its data collaboration business.
  • International experience has a formal route: WorkYourWorld gives approved Publicis employees up to six weeks abroad annually.

What critics are saying

  • Accounts are vulnerable: Publicis' top 100 clients generated 58% of 2025 revenue, with short-notice contract exits.
  • Employees face continuing reorganization: July 2026 results reported €76 million restructuring costs, up from €63 million.
  • Expansion adds interest costs: September 2026 LiveRamp financing priced €500 million of bonds with a 4.125% coupon.

What makes Publicis Groupe unique

  • Agency collaboration has financial backing: Publicis unifies profit accounts and gives each global client one accountable leader.
  • Epsilon connects ads to purchases: its CORE ID uses transaction data rather than third-party cookies.
  • Leadership continuity is unusual: Arthur Sadoun is only Publicis Groupe's third CEO.

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