Junior Graphic Designer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hybrid work

Career growth

Varied projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a junior graphic designer for a part-time role. You will work in-office and remotely, assisting in creating graphics for marketing materials, social media, and digital platforms under senior designers.

The ideal candidate has a basic design foundation, a portfolio, and a proactive attitude to learn and collaborate in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of graphic design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• A portfolio showcasing academic or personal design projects is required.
• Eagerness to learn and proactive attitude towards new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visually engaging graphics for marketing collateral, social media posts, websites, and presentations under the guidance of senior designers.
• Adapt designs for various platforms and formats with brand consistency.
• Source and edit imagery, illustrations, and other visual assets.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for design projects.
• Format and prepare design files for print and digital production.
• Maintain an organized library of design assets and project files.

Skills

Design principles

Typography

Color theory

Portfolio

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and talented Junior Graphic Designer to join their creative team in Bloemfontein . This part-time role is an excellent opportunity for an emerging designer to gain hands-on experience across a variety of design projects, working both in the office and remotely. You will assist in creating visually compelling graphics for marketing materials, social media, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possesses a strong foundational understanding of design principles, and is keen to develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visually engaging graphics for marketing collateral, social media posts, websites, and presentations under the guidance of senior designers.
• Adapt existing designs for various platforms and formats, ensuring brand consistency.
• Source and edit imagery, illustrations, and other visual assets.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for design projects.
• Format and prepare design files for print and digital production.
• Maintain an organized library of design assets and project files.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of graphic design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• A portfolio showcasing academic or personal design projects is required.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude towards taking on new tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage and flexible part-time hours.
• Opportunities for mentorship and skill development in a hybrid work setting.
• Exposure to a wide range of design projects and clients.
• A friendly and collaborative team atmosphere in Bloemfontein .
• Potential for future full-time opportunities based on performance.