Hybrid Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice — Build Your Portfolio

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Portfolio development

Potential permanent role

Exposure to diverse projects

Mentorship

Hybrid work model

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice in a hybrid role. You will be trained in visual design, branding, and digital/print design while contributing to real projects.

You will work with senior designers, build a portfolio, and gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software. A willingness to learn and strong design passion are essential; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio of design work (academic projects acceptable).
• Passion for design and visual communication.
• Basic knowledge of design software (preferably Adobe Creative Suite).
• Understanding of visual hierarchy and composition.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to receive and incorporate constructive feedback.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality work.
• High school diploma or equivalent; design education/courses are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior designers in creating visual concepts for various media.
• Learn and apply design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Develop layouts for print materials such as brochures, flyers, and advertisements.
• Create digital assets for websites, social media and online campaigns.
• Work with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Retouch and manipulate images as needed.
• Ensure brand consistency across all design projects.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to understand project requirements.
• Manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions for creative concepts.

Skills

Portfolio

Creativity

Communication

Attention to detail

Hybrid work

Education

High school diploma

Design education/coursework

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice in a hybrid role. You will be trained in visual design, branding, and digital/print design while contributing to real projects.

You will work with senior designers, build a portfolio, and gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software. A willingness to learn and strong design passion are essential; high school diploma required.