Design Graduate

Trade Intelligence; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A marketing and design firm is seeking a creative Graduate Multimedia Designer in Johannesburg. This entry-level role offers a chance to develop skills in commercial design, including report design, branding, and multimedia content creation. Responsibilities include designing reports with Google Slides, creating marketing collateral, and producing photography and video content. A relevant degree and a portfolio showcasing design work are essential. This is a great opportunity to grow in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree/diploma in Graphic Design or Multimedia Design.
• No formal work experience required but a portfolio is essential.
• Portfolio must demonstrate design, photography, and video work.

Responsibilities

• Design visually compelling reports using Google Slides.
• Create marketing collateral including brochures and infographics.
• Take trade photographs and create short-form video content.

Skills

Creative design

Photography

Video editing

Brand design

Time management

Education

Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design or Multimedia Design

Tools

Google Slides

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Trade Intelligence (Ti) is looking for a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Graduate Multimedia Designer to join our team. This is a graduate, entry-level role designed to build your foundational skills in commercial design, reporting, and brand execution.

Working closely with the Ti and Smollan Marketing teams, you will be the engine room for high-quality visual content across our reports, digital platforms, and internal communications.

Key Responsibilities

Report & Presentation Design

• Design visually compelling client and internal reports using Google Slides, ensuring clarity and brand alignment.
• Manage cross-platform transitions between Google Slides and PowerPoint.
• Apply and maintain consistent templates, styles, and layouts across all outputs.

Marketing & Brand Design

• Create marketing collateral including one-pagers, brochures, white papers, and infographics.
• Support the design and updates of the Ti website and social media channels.
• Utilize Canva and other tools for quick-turn, on-brand assets.

Photography & Multimedia

• Capture & Edit: Take in-field trade photographs and create short-form video content for social media and presentations.
• Library Management: Categorize and maintain the Ti image library.
• Motion: Assist with basic video editing, animations, and motion graphics.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Support the Smollan Marketing team with ad-hoc design requests.
• Maintain brand alignment across different business units.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: A relevant degree/diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or Multimedia Design.
• Experience: This is a graduate role! No formal work experience is required, but a portfolio is essential.
• Portfolio Requirements: Must demonstrate design, photography, and (ideally) basic video work.

Technical Toolkit

• Google Workspace: Expert-level Google Slides.
• Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Microsoft Office: PowerPoint.
• Modern Tools: Canva and basic video editing software.

Soft Skills

• A "hunger to learn" in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong time management and the ability to juggle tasks from multiple stakeholders.
• A collaborative attitude with a focus on feedback and continuous improvement.