Marketing & Design Executive

About Verve

At Verve, we're changing the way brands understand people, culture and the world around them.

We're an international insight consultancy that combines Human, Cultural and Artificial Intelligence to help some of the world's leading brands make smarter decisions. From understanding consumer behaviour to exploring emerging trends and developing AI-powered solutions, our work is varied, creative and constantly evolving.

We're a curious, ambitious and entrepreneurial team that loves fresh thinking, new ideas and finding better ways to do things. As we continue to grow and embrace new technologies, there's plenty happening across the business — and plenty of exciting stories to bring to life.

That's where great marketing and creativity come in.

About the role

We're looking for a creative, organised and hands-on Marketing & Design Executive to help bring Verve's brand, content and campaigns to life.

You'll work across design, digital content, social media, website updates, campaigns and events, producing engaging materials and keeping marketing activity running smoothly.

This is a varied role for someone who enjoys creating great content, takes pride in the detail and is excited by the opportunity to use AI and emerging tools to work smarter and more creatively.

Your responsibilities will include

• Design & content production: Create high-quality digital and print-ready assets using design tools such as Canva, including social media graphics, presentations, email templates, footers, conference materials and merchandise. 

• Video production: Edit and repurpose content into short-form videos, webinar clips and social content using tools such as Descript. 

• Social media: Manage Verve's LinkedIn page, scheduling and publishing content, tracking performance and recommending improvements. 

• Website management: Upload, format and maintain website content, including articles, case studies and routine page updates, applying SEO/AEO best practices and monitoring website performance through GA4. 

• Campaign support: Produce, format and adapt content and creative assets for integrated marketing campaigns across email, social, web and other channels, including HubSpot communications and landing pages. 

• Events & conferences: Coordinate bookings, suppliers, merchandise, promotional materials and event logistics. 

• Webinars: Manage webinar setup, registrations, invitations, reminders, recordings and follow-up materials. 

• Marketing coordination: Maintain campaign calendars, project trackers and asset libraries, supporting research, proofreading, supplier management and day-to-day administration. 

• AI & efficiency: Use tools such as ChatGPT, Claude and Descript to improve content production, creativity and ways of working. 

What you'll bring

• At least 1 – 2 years' relevant experience in a hands-on marketing, content or design role, with the ability to work independently. 

• Strong design skills, with experience using tools such as Canva and a good eye for layout, branding and attention to detail. 

• Practical video editing skills, using Descript, CapCut or similar. 

• Experience managing LinkedIn content and interpreting basic performance analytics. 

• Comfortable with digital tools, including Microsoft 365, website CMS platforms, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude. 

• Highly organised and self-motivated, able to juggle priorities, meet deadlines and take ownership of tasks. 

• A confident communicator, with excellent written and spoken English, comfortable collaborating remotely, asking questions and contributing ideas. 

• A collaborative, hands-on team player, who enjoys working in a small team, is happy to roll up their sleeves, help colleagues and get stuck into whatever needs doing. 

• Proactive and resourceful, always looking for ways to improve the quality and efficiency of work. 

Desirable: Experience using HubSpot, particularly for email marketing and landing page creation, and experience working in a B2B marketing environment. Basic knowledge of HTML. 

What we offer

• Competitive, market-related pay.
• Varied, hands-on experience across design, content, campaigns and events.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your marketing career.
• Exposure to AI and emerging technologies shaping the future of marketing.
• A friendly, collaborative and ambitious international team.
• Regular socials with our Johannesburg-based team.
• The freedom to bring fresh ideas, take ownership and make an impact.
• An entrepreneurial culture that values creativity and initiative.

How to apply

We'd love to see more than just your CV. As this is a creative, hands-on role, we want to get a feel for who you are, how you communicate and the work you're proud of.

To be considered, please submit all three:

1. Your CV – outlining your relevant experience and skills.
2. A one-minute video introduction – tell us a little about yourself and why this opportunity at Verve appeals to you. Record it on your phone or laptop and share an accessible link via Google Drive, OneDrive or a similar platform. Please ensure the link is set to allow viewing without requesting access.
3. An example of your work – upload a piece of design, content or marketing work that demonstrates your skills and that you have permission to share.

We're not looking for a polished video production. We're interested in your communication, creativity and enthusiasm for the opportunity.

Applications that do not include all three elements will not be considered.

By applying to Verve, you acknowledge our use of AI-assisted tools to help screen applications against job-related criteria. All outcomes are reviewed by humans and are not determinative. You can request human review, express your views, or contest any assessment at any time via privacymanagement@addverve.com. Full details of the Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.addverve.com/recruitment-privacy-notice/