Graphic Designer / Typesetter

Make it Good; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Johannesburg seeks a Graphic Designer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing diverse materials from print publications to digital assets, ensuring high-quality outputs that align with client branding. Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Quarterly and annual perks

Friday lunch and drinks on the house

Medical aid or structured salary

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of graphic design experience required.
• Experience in video content creation valued.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Designing print and digital materials including publications and web banners.
• Taking ownership of typesetting-heavy projects like annual reports.
• Collaborating with teams to ensure visual consistency.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography

Layout Systems

Time Management

Communication

Education

Relevant degree or diploma in graphic design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email Marketing Platforms

Job description

Work model : In-office with high flexibility

Salary : R22 000 – R27 000 CTC

Why you'd want to work here..

Annual performance bonus

Quarterly and annual perks

Friday lunch and drinks on the house

Medical aid or structured salary

Supportive, hard-working team with high standards

About our client..

A small through-the-line agency with a strong focus on annual report design is looking for a Graphic Designer to join their creative team. If you're passionate about layout, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love balancing creativity with precision - this role could be a perfect fit.

What the job involves..

Designing print and digital materials including publications, presentations, social media graphics, packaging, and web banners

Taking ownership of typesetting-heavy projects like annual reports and books

Creating clean, accessible, and on-brand layouts that align with corporate identity

Working with style sheets, masters, and strong typographic principles

Collaborating with marketing and creative teams to ensure visual consistency

Managing multiple briefs and deadlines simultaneously

Producing design assets for internal and external use

Keeping the task sheet tracker up to date and reporting on progress

Staying current with design trends and best practices

What you need to be considered..

3–5 years of graphic design experience

Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Solid portfolio showcasing both digital and print work – including reports and long-form layouts (must be included in your CV – no portfolio, no response)

Good understanding of typography and layout systems

Experience with email marketing platforms

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel

Relevant degree or diploma in graphic design

High attention to detail and excellent time management

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines

Have experience in video content creation

Understand compliance and legal considerations for corporate design

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Graphic Designer • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa