Junior Designer

uCreate Innovation Hub; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A design innovation organization in Durban seeks a Junior Designer to support various design projects and develop impactful visuals. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the creative team to ensure design consistency across platforms. Qualifications include proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and a strong understanding of design principles. This role provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic, creativity-driven environment and contribute to meaningful design work.

Qualifications

• Proficient in graphic design tools, particularly Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Experience in creating compelling visuals and layouts for both digital and print media.
• Familiar with branding and identity design processes.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with the team.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
• Adaptable to feedback and capable of working in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design projects by creating visuals and layouts.
• Assist in brand development and ensure design consistency.
• Brainstorm creative concepts and refine design elements.
• Work closely with the creative team to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Strong understanding of design principles

Experience with visual layouts for media

Familiarity with branding processes

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Adaptability to feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

uCreate Innovation Hub partners with visionary thinkers to develop impactful ideas that resonate with audiences and drive progress. Guided by curiosity, bravery, and a proactive approach, we strive to blaze new trails rather than follow existing paths. Committed to meaningful work, we aim to create extraordinary outcomes by collaborating with individuals ready to make a difference.

Role Description

This is a contract role for a Junior Designer. The Junior Designer will be responsible for supporting design projects, creating visuals and layouts, assisting in brand development, and ensuring design consistency across platforms. Daily tasks may include brainstorming creative concepts, refining design elements, and working closely with the creative team to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory
• Experience with creating compelling visuals and layouts for digital and print media
• Familiarity with branding and identity design processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to adapt to feedback and work in a dynamic, remote environment
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory
• Experience with motion design or user interface (UI) design is a plus