Graphic Designer & Sales | In-Service Training

Advius (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Advius (Pty) Ltd in Durban, South Africa, invites a graphic design graduate to join a one-year in-service training program. You will design print, laser and CNC-ready artwork, liaise with clients, prepare quotations, and oversee jobs from production to delivery. Successful trainees may secure permanent roles at contract end.

The role blends creative design with commercial awareness, requiring a portfolio and strong communication skills. Immediate start is preferred.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showing design work, vector layouts and print-ready artwork (mandatory).
• Strong commercial understanding including artwork sizing and costing.
• Available to start immediately.
• Experience in print, wide-format printing, signage, CNC or laser cutting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients, understand requirements and manage accounts.
• Prepare quotations and cost estimates.
• Design print-ready, laser-ready and CNC-ready artwork.
• Calculate artwork sizing, material use and media nesting for each job.
• Coordinate with production to schedule and complete jobs.
• Check quality and ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Portfolio

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

Graphic design degree

Job description

Graphic Designer & Sales | In-Service Training

Durban, South Africa | Posted on 10/15/2026

An established signage and print business in Durban North is offering a one-year in-service training position to a graphic design graduate who wants to build a career on both the creative and commercial sides of the industry. You will design print-, laser- and CNC-ready artwork. You will also work directly with clients, prepare quotations and see jobs through production to delivery. Successful candidates may be offered permanent employment at the end of the contract.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consult with clients, understand their requirements and manage their accounts
• Prepare quotations and cost estimates
• Design print-ready, laser-ready and CNC-ready artwork
• Calculate artwork sizing, material use and media nesting for each job
• Coordinate with the production team to schedule and complete jobs
• Check quality and make sure deadlines are mete

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A portfolio showing design work, vector layouts and print-ready artwork (mandatory)
• A strong commercial understanding, including artwork sizing, material calculations, media nesting and job costing
• Available to start immediately
• Advantageous: experience in print, wide-format printing, signage, CNC or laser cutting, or a similar production environment

THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organised and detail-oriented
• Accountable and proactive
• Able to work under pressure and manage several projects at once