Le Boat, part of the Travelopia group, is the world’s leading provider of self-drive boating holidays, with over 55 years of experience. We offer an unforgettable holiday experience across Europe and Canada's inland waterways. Our fleet, crafted to suit all party sizes and budgets, requires no license or prior boating experience, making it accessible to everyone. With guests from around the globe, including North America, Germany, and France, Le Boat operates in 9 countries with France's Canal du Midi as the most famous and popular cruising ground.  

We’re looking for a Designer to join our team on a maternity cover contract. Reporting to the Creative Production Manager, you’ll partner with the Design Lead, Creative Director, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality, on-brand creative that drives impact across every customer touchpoint.

We’d love to see your work. Please share a link to your portfolio in the “Additional supporting information” field so we can review your designs alongside your application.

What we’ll offer:  

• Competitive base salary (300,000–500,000 ZAR)
• Comprehensive health benefits 
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions 
• Generous paid time off allowance and birthday day off 
• Flexible hybrid working schedules  
• Parental leave and family-supportive policies 
• Charity or volunteering time off 
• Group-wide travel discounts 

What you’ll do

• Create high-quality design assets across CRM, social media, websites, paid media, and print
• Deliver campaign creative across multiple formats, channels, and markets
• Adapt designs for different audiences, languages, and destinations
• Collaborate with the Design Lead, Creative Director, copywriters, and marketing teams to bring campaigns to life
• Contribute to both brand and performance marketing initiatives
• Support website updates and landing page design
• Help evolve and maintain a consistent visual identity across all channels
• Use AI tools to support ideation, creative development, and production workflows
• Stay current with design trends, platform best practices, and emerging technologies
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience in a design role, ideally within an agency or in-house environment
• A strong portfolio showcasing digital, social, print, and campaign work
• Advanced proficiency in Figma
• Solid skills in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Experience creating content for social media, email marketing, websites, and paid advertising
• Understanding of how creative performs across different marketing channels
• Experience using AI-powered design tools such as Pencil AI or similar
• Strong layout, typography, and visual storytelling skills
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work at pace
• Confidence working with feedback and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Interest or experience in travel, lifestyle, or hospitality brands is a plus
• Motion design, video editing, or After Effects experience is an advantage
• Additional languages are a plus, but not required

We believe people perform best when they can be their true selves, and diverse teams drive better results. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. 

Travelopia ensures an inclusive workplace for all. If you need accessibility support during the recruitment process, please inform us here: Talent@Travelopia.com 

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