Graphic Design Apprentice — Mentored Growth & Portfolio Boost

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced designers

Access to industry-standard design软件

Portfolio-building opportunities

Potential for full-time role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice in Paarl to join a collaborative studio. You will learn under experienced designers, contribute to branding, marketing materials, and digital assets, and build a strong portfolio.

This hands-on role emphasizes visual communication, with mentorship, access to industry-standard software, and a potential pathway to a full-time role within the design department.

Qualifications

• A foundational understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• A portfolio showcasing design skills and creativity.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• A passion for design and a desire to learn and grow in the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visual concepts, graphics, and layouts for print and digital media.
• Work with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Support the design team in developing branding elements and marketing collateral.
• Adapt existing designs for different formats and platforms as needed.
• Participate in design critique sessions and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Maintain brand consistency across all design outputs.

Skills

Design fundamentals

Typography

Color theory

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Portfolio development

Team collaboration

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice in Paarl to join a collaborative studio. You will learn under experienced designers, contribute to branding, marketing materials, and digital assets, and build a strong portfolio.

This hands-on role emphasizes visual communication, with mentorship, access to industry-standard software, and a potential pathway to a full-time role within the design department.