Apprentice Graphic Designer - Learn & Build Your Portfolio

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training stipend

Employment after apprenticeship

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites aspiring graphic designers to join a Durban-based studio as an Apprentice Graphic Designer. You will learn from seasoned professionals while contributing to branding, web design, and marketing collateral.

This hands-on role builds typography, layout, and color theory skills within a collaborative studio culture. You will gain experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, develop a strong portfolio, and have the opportunity for full-time employment after successful completion of

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing design concepts (academic or personal).
• Basic understanding of typography, color theory, and layout.
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive learning mindset and problem-solving ability.
• Available to work full-time at the Durban office.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior designers in the creation of visual concepts and designs for various media.
• Develop layouts for print materials such as brochures, flyers, and posters.
• Design digital assets for websites, social media, and online advertisements.
• Work with typography, color, and imagery to create visually appealing compositions.
• Prepare final artwork for print production or digital deployment.
• Learn and utilize design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions for new design concepts and campaigns.
• Ensure brand guidelines are followed consistently across all design outputs.
• Organize and manage design files and assets effectively.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to meet project requirements.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual arts

Typography

Layout

Portfolio development

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactive learning

Feedback receptiveness

Education

Tertiary education or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Placements24 invites aspiring graphic designers to join a Durban-based studio as an Apprentice Graphic Designer. You will learn from seasoned professionals while contributing to branding, web design, and marketing collateral.

This hands-on role builds typography, layout, and color theory skills within a collaborative studio culture. You will gain experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, develop a strong portfolio, and have the opportunity for full-time employment after successful completion of