Junior Graphic Design Apprentice

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 66,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend 6500 ZAR

Training in design software

Mentorship

Exposure to projects

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a Junior Graphic Design Apprentice to join our marketing and communications team. This hybrid role lets you develop your design skills by creating visual content for social media, websites and print, with mentorship from seasoned designers.

You will learn to translate concepts into compelling assets, build a portfolio, and gain practical experience in a dynamic creative field, while contributing to brand consistency and production-ready outputs.

Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of graphic design principles.
• Basic proficiency with design software such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
• Portfolio showcasing creative potential.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a creative field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visual assets for social media, websites, and marketing materials.
• Support senior designers in developing branding elements and campaign visuals.
• Learn and utilize design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ensure brand consistency across all visual communications.
• Prepare final designs for print or digital production.

Skills

Graphic design fundamentals

Team communication

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and aspiring Junior Graphic Design Apprentice to join their marketing and communications team. This hybrid role allows you to develop your design skills by contributing to visual content creation for various platforms. You will work on exciting projects, receive mentorship from experienced designers, and learn to translate concepts into compelling visual assets. It's a great chance to build a professional portfolio and gain practical experience in a dynamic creative field.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visual assets for social media, websites, and marketing materials.
• Support senior designers in developing branding elements and campaign visuals.
• Learn and utilize design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ensure brand consistency across all visual communications.
• Prepare final designs for print or digital production.

Requirements

• A foundational understanding of graphic design principles and visual aesthetics.
• Basic proficiency with design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar.
• A portfolio showcasing creative potential (even personal projects are welcome).
• Good communication skills for team collaboration.
• Passion for design and a strong desire to learn and grow.

Benefits

• A monthly stipend of 6500 ZAR.
• Comprehensive training in graphic design software and techniques.
• Mentorship from experienced design professionals.
• Exposure to diverse design projects and client work.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.