Junior Designer (Digital & Print)

Kontak Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic FinTech company in Johannesburg is seeking a Junior Designer to work on digital and print projects. You will support campaigns, craft visual assets, and collaborate with a creative marketing team. This entry-level role is ideal for detail-focused individuals eager to grow in the design space. A degree in Graphic Design or similar is preferred, along with proficiency in Adobe tools.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or similar (or equivalent work experience).
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign.
• Familiarity with basic video or animation tools (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Understanding of typography, colour theory, layout, and composition.
• Comfortable designing for both print and digital.
• Portfolio showcasing your creative work using Adobe tools.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics and layouts for social media, presentations, print, and branding.
• Assist senior designers on key projects and follow brand guidelines.
• Retouch images and prep artwork for production.
• Join creative brainstorming sessions and bring fresh ideas to life.
• Support internal teams with PowerPoint and Canva design work.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Basic video editing (After Effects, Premiere Pro)

Typography

Colour theory

Layout and composition

PowerPoint

Canva

Education

Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or similar

Job description

Junior Designer (Digital & Print) required in Johannesburg.

Join a dynamic, fast-growing FinTech company transforming how businesses manage employee share incentive plans. Backed by one of the world’s largest RegTech groups, the company supports over 150 clients worldwide while maintaining the agility and culture of a close-knit startup.

As a Junior Designer, you’ll work across digital and print projects, supporting campaigns, crafting visual assets, and collaborating closely with a creative and data-driven marketing team. This is an entry-level role ideal for someone curious, detail-focused, and enthusiastic about growing in the design space.

Salary: R15 000 – R20 000 per month.

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or similar (or equivalent work experience).
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign.
• Familiarity with basic video or animation tools (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Understanding of typography, colour theory, layout, and composition.
• Comfortable designing for both print and digital.
• Comfortable using PowerPoint and Canva.
• Portfolio showcasing your creative work using Adobe tools.
• Strong organisational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and use constructive feedback.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design graphics and layouts for social media, presentations, print, and branding.
• Assist senior designers on key projects and follow brand guidelines.
• Retouch images and prep artwork for production.
• Join creative brainstorming sessions and bring fresh ideas to life.
• Support internal teams with PowerPoint and Canva design work.
• Participate in design reviews and respond constructively to feedback.