Graduate Graphic Designer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote role

Flexible working hours

Professional development access

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Graduate Graphic Designer to join our marketing and communications team in a fully remote capacity. You will create visual content across digital and print platforms, supporting campaigns, branding, and internal communications.

We value a strong portfolio, keen eye for typography, color, and layout, and the ability to collaborate remotely. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to push modern design trends.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related creative field.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative thinking and design skills.
• Excellent understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Strong communication skills in a remote setting and ability to receive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce visual assets for social media, websites, and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to translate ideas into engaging visuals.
• Ensure brand consistency across all design outputs.
• Prepare final artwork files for print and digital deployment.
• Stay updated on design trends and remote-friendly techniques.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Typography & color theory

Remote collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Graphic Design degree or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and talented Graduate Graphic Designer to join their marketing and communications team. This is a fully remote opportunity, perfect for a visually innovative individual ready to make their mark. You will be responsible for creating compelling visual content across various digital and print platforms, supporting marketing campaigns, branding initiatives, and internal communications. We are looking for a designer with a strong portfolio, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for modern design trends, who thrives in a collaborative, remote-first atmosphere and is eager to contribute to impactful visual storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and produce a wide range of visual assets, including social media graphics, website banners, infographics, and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to translate ideas into engaging visual designs.
• Ensure brand consistency across all design outputs.
• Prepare final artwork files for print and digital deployment.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging design techniques relevant to remote creative work.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related creative field.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative thinking and design skills.
• Excellent understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to receive and incorporate constructive feedback in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary for a fully remote graduate role.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting design projects.
• Flexible working hours and location independence.
• Access to professional development resources and design communities.
• A dynamic and supportive remote team culture that values creativity and innovation.