Apprentice Graphic Designer

Placements24; Lenasia; On-site; ZAR 61,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training in design principles

Mentorship from experienced designers

Portfolio development opportunities

Stipend with progression potential

Exposure to real-world projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking apprentice graphic designers in Soweto to learn under experienced professionals. You will create visual concepts and develop layouts for print and digital media, collaborating with marketing teams and preparing artwork for production.

This hands-on program emphasizes typography, color theory and client-focused design across various formats. Applicants should have a strong passion for art and design, Grade 12 or equivalent, and basic knowledge of design software.

Qualifications

• Passion for art, design and visual communication.
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design principles and software.
• Creativity, attention to detail and good aesthetics.
• Willing to learn and develop professional design skills.
• Able to take constructive feedback and iterate on designs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visual concepts for marketing materials.
• Develop layouts for print and digital media.
• Work with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Apply typography, color theory, and composition.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to ensure design consistency and effectiveness.
• Prepare final artwork for print or digital production, ensuring all specifications are met.

Skills

Art & design passion

Creativity

Attention to detail

Feedback iteration

Learning mindset

Graphic design basics

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite basics

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for creatively inclined individuals to join their team as Apprentice Graphic Designers in Soweto . This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your design skills under the guidance of experienced professionals. You will be involved in creating visual concepts, developing layouts, and producing designs for a wide range of applications, including marketing materials, websites, social media, and branding. The program emphasizes hands-on experience with industry-standard design software and a strong understanding of design principles, visual communication, and client needs, setting you on the path to a successful design career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating compelling visual concepts for various marketing and communication materials.
• Develop layouts for print and digital media, including brochures, advertisements, and social media graphics.
• Work with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Learn and apply principles of typography, color theory, and composition.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to ensure design consistency and effectiveness.
• Prepare final artwork for print or digital production, ensuring all specifications are met.

Requirements

• A strong passion for art, design, and visual communication.
• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design principles and software is advantageous.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and a good eye for aesthetics.
• Ability to take constructive feedback and iterate on designs.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professional design skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training in graphic design principles and software tools.
• Mentorship from experienced graphic designers in Soweto .
• Opportunity to build a diverse portfolio of design work.
• Competitive apprenticeship stipend with potential for salary progression.
• Exposure to real-world design projects and client collaboration.