Graphic Design Intern

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is offering a Graphic Design Intern opportunity within their creative team. The role provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real-world projects in a professional studio environment.

You will support the design team on marketing materials, digital assets, and branding elements, while developing your portfolio under guidance from experienced designers. This internship is ideal for aspiring designers eager to learn.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Portfolio of academic or personal design work encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior designers with digital and print assets.
• Support development of visuals for campaigns.
• Prepare files for production with accuracy.
• Participate in brainstorming and contribute ideas.
• Research design trends and competitors as directed.
• Organize and maintain design assets and project files.

Skills

Graphic design concepts

Typography

Color theory

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or Fine Arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an exciting Graphic Design Intern opportunity within their creative team in Soweto . This internship is designed for aspiring designers eager to gain practical experience in a professional studio environment. You will support the design team on various projects, contributing to the creation of marketing materials, digital assets, and branding elements. This role provides invaluable hands-on experience and mentorship, allowing you to develop your skills and portfolio under the guidance of experienced professionals in the field, experiencing the day-to-day of a creative agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior designers in creating and modifying graphic design assets for digital and print media.
• Support the development of visual concepts for marketing campaigns and promotional materials.
• Help prepare files for production, ensuring accuracy and adherence to specifications.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to team projects.
• Perform research on design trends and competitor activities as directed.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining design assets and project files.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of graphic design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a strong plus.
• A portfolio showcasing academic projects or personal design work is encouraged.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude towards tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Stipend provided for the duration of the internship.
• Hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned graphic designers in Soweto .
• Opportunity to build a professional portfolio with real-world project contributions.
• Exposure to a professional creative environment and industry best practices.
• Networking opportunities within the design and marketing industries.