Junior Designer

ninety9cents; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town seeks a Junior Digital Designer to create compelling digital assets and execute campaigns under the guidance of the Creative Director. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative design projects in a collaborative environment, requiring creativity, attention to detail, and proficiency in design software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in digital design within an agency or high-volume environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating creativity and visual excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute campaigns from initial brief to final artwork.
• Create high-quality visual assets for various platforms.
• Maintain high standards of execution and attention to detail.

Skills

Creativity

Detail-Oriented

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Mailchimp

Figma

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and execute campaigns from initial brief to final artwork under Creative Director guidance
• Create high-quality visual assets for websites, apps, email campaigns, marketing materials, and social media
• Design and populate responsive email templates in Mailchimp and similar platforms
• Apply consistent visual style across all channels
• Isolate, retouch, and optimize product imagery for digital use
• Apply user-centered design principles across all digital touch points
• Create designs optimized for various screen sizes and devices
• Develop visual content that captures promotional excitement for retail clients
• Maintain exceptionally high standards for execution and attention to detail
• Stay updated with design trends and digital best practices
  
  

Collaboration & Workflow

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including UX, development, and TTL creative teams
• Support overflow work for UX, creative and development teams as needed
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions with innovative design insights
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
• Present work confidently to clients and senior creatives
  
  

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum: 2 years in digital design within agency/high-volume environment
• Portfolio: Demonstrating creativity, visual excellence, and campaign results
  
  

Desired Skills

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Design Tools: Figma or similar (working knowledge required)
• Email Platforms: Mailchimp or similar email marketing tools
• Bonus Skills: After Effects/animation, basic HTML/CSS for email templates
  
  

Attributes

• Detail-Oriented: Keen eye for both small and big details
• Pressure Performance: Excel under quick deadlines and high work volume
• Self-Starter: Resourceful and able to work independently
• Team Player: Positive disposition and strong collaboration skills
• Adaptable: Solution-oriented and calm under pressure
• Communicator: Articulate design decisions clearly
  
  

Work Level

Junior

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Cape Town