Graduate Graphic Designer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse branding projects

Creative work culture in Sandton

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Graduate Graphic Designer to join our marketing and communications team. The role blends remote flexibility with in-person collaboration and offers hands-on experience across digital media, print materials, and branding.

You will design social graphics, web assets, brochures, and presentations while maintaining brand consistency and collaborating with marketing to translate campaign objectives into visuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative design skills.
• Understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging graphics for social media, websites, email campaigns, and advertisements.
• Create layouts for brochures, presentations, reports, and other marketing collateral.
• Develop and maintain brand consistency across all visual communications.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to translate campaign objectives into compelling visuals.
• Assist in photo editing and image manipulation as needed.

Skills

Portfolio development

Typography

Color theory

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and talented Graduate Graphic Designer to join their marketing and communications team. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote flexibility with in-person collaboration in Sandton . You will be responsible for conceptualizing and creating visually appealing designs across various media, including digital platforms, print materials, and branding initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to showcase their artistic skills, gain professional experience, and contribute to impactful visual communication strategies in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design engaging graphics for social media, websites, email campaigns, and advertisements.
• Create layouts for brochures, presentations, reports, and other marketing collateral.
• Develop and maintain brand consistency across all visual communications.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to translate campaign objectives into compelling visuals.
• Assist in photo editing and image manipulation as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related visual communication field.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• A strong portfolio showcasing creative design skills and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and office collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional development and expanding design skills.
• Exposure to diverse branding and marketing projects.
• A creative and supportive work culture in Sandton .