Design Graduate

DataOrbis; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A creative technology company in Johannesburg is seeking a Design Graduate for an entry-level role. You will assist in creating high-quality visual content and reports while collaborating with marketing teams. This position requires a relevant degree in design and a strong portfolio demonstrating your skills. Proficiency in Google Slides and Adobe Creative Suite is essential. Join us to develop your skills in a dynamic environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a portfolio demonstrating design and photography.
• Graduate role without formal work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Design visually compelling reports using Google Slides.
• Create marketing collateral and support website updates.
• Capture and edit photographs and short videos.

Skills

Design

Photography

Video Editing

Time Management

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree/diploma in Graphic Design or Multimedia Design

Tools

Google Slides

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Canva

Job description

Job title: Design Graduate

Job location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Application deadline: January 23, 2026

Job Description

• Trade Intelligence (Ti) is looking for a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Junior 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.

Job Requirements

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.