Graphic Design Apprentice — Hybrid Role with Mentorship

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Competitive stipend

Access to Adobe Creative Cloud

Hybrid work in Randburg

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a motivated junior graphic design apprentice to learn on real projects across branding, digital and print media.

You will work closely with experienced designers, build a strong portfolio, and gain hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite while contributing to creative campaigns.

This hybrid role offers mentorship, a supportive learning environment, and opportunities to grow into a full design role.

Qualifications

• Matriculation or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design skills.
• Knowledge of typography, color theory and layout.
• Basic proficiency with design software (Adobe Creative Suite).

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visuals for marketing materials.
• Support senior designers with layouts for print and digital media.
• Prepare design files for print production and web use.
• Organize assets and manage project files.
• Research trends and contribute to creative ideas.
• Edit images and create graphics for websites and social channels.
• Handle light administrative tasks to support the team.

Skills

Portfolio showcase

Typography

Color theory

Layout design

Communication skills

Feedback receptiveness

Attention to detail

Education

Matriculation / equivalent

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a motivated junior graphic design apprentice to learn on real projects across branding, digital and print media.

You will work closely with experienced designers, build a strong portfolio, and gain hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite while contributing to creative campaigns.

This hybrid role offers mentorship, a supportive learning environment, and opportunities to grow into a full design role.