Graduate Graphic Designer

Games Global; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company is offering a 12-month Graduate Graphic Designer programme starting January 2026. This role is ideal for graduates or final-year students eager to acquire valuable experience in graphic design within a dynamic IT environment. Candidates must be South African citizens under 35, with a strong interest in gaming and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud tools, among other qualifications. Opportunities for permanent roles may follow upon completion of the program.

Qualifications

• Graduate or final-year student when applying.
• Average of 70 % and above in marks from first year to final year.
• South African citizen under the age of 35 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist with digital design of marketing assets for real products.
• Assist team to create presentations for stakeholders.
• Engage in creative internal branding and communication.
• Participate in learning sessions and competitor research.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud

Interest in gaming

Willingness to learn new technologies

Education

BA Graphic Design

BA Visual Communication

BA Multimedia in Digital Visual Arts

Bachelor’s degree in Game Design

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Games Global Graduate Programme 2026

Are you a graduate or final-year student searching for a suitable career opportunity in an energetic IT company? If so, then look no further.

The Games Global Graduate Programme provides 12 months of valuable on-the-job training to graduates who are eager to initiate their careers within the IT industry. This experiential learning programme is an excellent opportunity for graduates to jump-start their career development while gaining valuable knowledge, skills, and experience in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Duration:

12-month Graduate Programme starting from January 2026 to December 2026. At the end of the programme, there are opportunities for absorption into permanent roles at Games Global.

Salary:

Market-Related Salary and Company Benefits

Responsibilities

As a Graduate Graphic Designer, you will immerse yourself into a year-long journey, getting hands-on experience with the core functions of a Graphic Designer at Games Global. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical skills while accessing comprehensive training and development.

A view into the work the candidate will be engaged in is given below:

• Assist with digital design of marketing assets for real products.
• Assist team to create presentations for stakeholders.
• Assist with creative internal branding and communication.
• Get to know the games landscape via learning sessions and competitor research.
• Introduction to the software development lifecycle from a marketing point of view, definition of RTP, different game types.
• Exposure to advanced game design, illustration and animation across all studios.
• Buddy up on Marketing services to understand the type of queries that this role receives.
• Present adopted methodologies and outcomes to key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BA Graphic Design
• BA Visual Communication
• BA Multimedia in Digital Visual Arts
• Bachelor’s degree in Game Design
• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in a creative field such as Graphic Design, Branding Design, Multimedia Design, or Visual Communication.

Requirements:

• Be a Graduate or Final-Year Student when applying
• Have an average of 70 % and above in marks from first year to final year
• South African Citizen
• Under the age of 35 years
• Interest in the world of gaming
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Candidate should be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
• Some experience in Premiere Pro and After Effects is preferred but will be expanded upon on the job.

For more information, contact:

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