Junior Graphic Designer

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship program in Queenstown

Mentorship from experienced designers

Portfolio development opportunities

Exposure to diverse projects and clien

Supportive creative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer for a paid internship in Queenstown, offering hands-on experience with a creative agency. You will support senior designers, edit images, and contribute ideas while learning design fundamentals and industry workflows.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or students with a portfolio, strong attention to detail, and eagerness to learn. This role provides mentorship and exposure to diverse client projects within a collaborative studio environment.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrates graphic design skills from academic projects.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Basic understanding of design principles and typography.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new design skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior designers in creating visual concepts and layouts for various projects.
• Perform image editing, retouching, and manipulation tasks.
• Prepare design files for print and digital production, ensuring correct formats and specifications.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and provide creative input.
• Learn and apply design principles, including typography, color theory, and composition.
• Help maintain brand consistency across client projects.
• Organize and manage design assets and files.
• Conduct basic visual research for inspiration and reference.
• Support the team with ad-hoc design tasks as needed.

Skills

Portfolio showcase

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Ability to take direction

Education

Graphic Design qualification or current study

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an energetic creative agency based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is looking for an enthusiastic and budding Junior Graphic Designer to join their team. This internship offers a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or aspiring designer to gain hands-on experience in a professional creative environment. You will support the senior design team in developing a wide range of visual assets for diverse clients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with image editing, layout creation, preparing files for print and digital use, and contributing creative ideas. This role is based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, and requires a keen eye for detail, a passion for design, and a willingness to learn and grow. You'll work on exciting projects and develop your skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior designers in creating visual concepts and layouts for various projects.
• Perform image editing, retouching, and manipulation tasks.
• Prepare design files for print and digital production, ensuring correct formats and specifications.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and provide creative input.
• Learn and apply design principles, including typography, color theory, and composition.
• Help maintain brand consistency across client projects.
• Organize and manage design assets and files.
• Conduct basic visual research for inspiration and reference.
• Support the team with ad-hoc design tasks as needed.

Requirements

• A portfolio showcasing graphic design skills, even from academic projects.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Basic understanding of design principles and best practices.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new design skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to take direction and constructive feedback.
• Good communication skills.
• A relevant qualification or current study in Graphic Design or a related field is preferred.
• A proactive and positive attitude towards tasks.

Benefits

• Paid internship program in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.
• Valuable industry experience and mentorship from experienced designers.
• Opportunity to build a professional portfolio.
• Exposure to a wide range of design projects and clients.
• A supportive and creative work environment.
• Potential for future employment based on performance.