Hire a remote graphic designer in South Africa.
A remote graphic designer produces on-brand work for ads, social, web and print, full-time and dedicated to your team. In South Africa, a mid-level hire costs about 69% less in salary than in the US.
Graphic Designer salaries: South Africa vs the US
| Level | South Africa | US |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (0-2 yrs) | $18,000 | $45,600 |
| Mid-level (3-5 yrs) | $26,400 | $85,200 |
| Senior (6+ yrs) | $39,000 | $121,000 |
Ballpark annual salaries for full-time roles, before our fees. Not quotes: we give you real ranges on the call.
Your total cost, fees included
Salary plus our fees in year one, next to the same hire in the US, UK or DACH.
What a remote graphic designer does
- Ads and social media creative
- Website and landing page graphics
- Brand assets and presentations
- Print and packaging design
What we screen for
- Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- A portfolio we review before you meet them
- Speed with revisions
- Understanding of brand guidelines
Why hire graphic designers in South Africa
Native English
English is a working language of South African business, ideal for client-facing work, writing and calls.
Overlap with the UK, Europe and US mornings
South Africa runs on UTC+2, matching UK and European hours, with afternoons that overlap the US East Coast morning.
Hiring a graphic designer in South Africa
How much does a graphic designer in South Africa cost?
Ballpark annual salaries are $18,000 junior, $26,400 mid-level and $39,000 senior. Our fees sit on top: $2,500 one-time plus $700 a month if we employ them, or a 20% placement fee ($5,000 minimum) if you do.
How do you vet graphic designers?
We source, interview and screen every candidate, check the skills a graphic designer needs, and add practical tests where the role calls for it. You meet a shortlist and choose who to hire.
What if the hire doesn't work out?
If a hire resigns or is let go for performance within 90 days, we find a replacement at no extra fee. If we employ them, replacements continue for as long as they're with you.
Tell us about the graphic designer you need.
15 minutes. You'll leave knowing what the role costs and how fast we can fill it.
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