Intern- Designer

twentysix; Durban; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Hands-on client campaigns

Job summary

VML South Africa (a WPP agency) is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Design Intern to support the team across digital, social, print, and branding projects. You’ll gain hands-on experience on real client campaigns while learning from industry professionals.

Ideal candidates are studying or recently completed a Graphic Design-related qualification with a portfolio and basic Adobe Creative Suite knowledge. The role offers a hybrid setup with office presence several days a week.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed graphic design or related field.
• Portfolio showcasing creative work.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating designs for digital, social, print and branding projects.
• Support brainstorming and campaign development.
• Prepare artwork for production and presentations.
• Conduct design research and stay updated with trends.
• Revise designs based on feedback and maintain brand consistency.

Skills

Graphic Design

Visual Communication

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography

Branding

Creative thinking

Education

Graphic Design degree or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

**Intern-Designer **

At VML South Africa, we create ideas that connect brands with people in meaningful ways. As a team of creatives, strategists, and innovators, we're passionate about shaping culture through creativity, technology, and storytelling. If you're passionate about social media, love spotting trends, and know how to turn engagement into impact, we'd love to meet you.

About the Role

Looking for a creative and enthusiastic Design Intern to support the creative team in delivering engaging visual solutions across digital, social, print, and branding projects. This internship offers hands-on experience working on real client campaigns while learning from experienced industry professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating designs for digital, social, print, and branding projects.

• Support creative brainstorming and campaign development.

• Prepare artwork for production and presentations.

• Conduct design research and stay up to date with creative trends.

• Revise designs based on feedback and maintain brand consistency.

What You'll Need

• Studying towards or recently completed a qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, or a related field.

• Portfolio showcasing creative work.

• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Understanding of design principles, typography, and layout.

• Strong communication, creativity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

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We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information,please visit www.vml.com, andfollowalong on Instagram,LinkedIn, and X.