Junior Graphic Designer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and opportunities

Fully remote work with flexible hours

Health and wellness benefits

Access to design software and learning

Creative, collaborative virtual work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join our fully remote marketing and communications team. This entry-level role is ideal for a recent graduate with a passion for visual storytelling and brand development, contributing to digital and print assets across platforms.

You’ll need a degree or equivalent, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creative design skills and visual communication.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout design principles.
• Excellent communication and ability to work effectively in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics for social media, websites, email campaigns, and advertisements.
• Develop brand collateral, including logos, brochures, and presentations.
• Edit and optimize images for web and print use.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to ensure brand consistency.
• Stay updated on design trends and emerging technologies in graphic design.

Skills

Portfolio

Visual storytelling

Remote collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent in Graphic Design / Fine Arts

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and skilled Junior Graphic Designer to join their fully remote marketing and communications team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate with a passion for visual storytelling and brand development. You will contribute to creating engaging visual assets for a variety of digital and print platforms. Working entirely remotely, you'll collaborate with a diverse team, bringing fresh ideas and a strong design sensibility to projects. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to build your portfolio and gain experience in a dynamic, collaborative, and modern design setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design visually appealing graphics for social media, websites, email campaigns, and advertisements.
• Develop brand collateral, including logos, brochures, and presentations.
• Edit and optimize images for web and print use.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to ensure brand consistency across all materials.
• Stay updated on design trends and emerging technologies in graphic design.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related visual field.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative design skills and a good understanding of visual communication .
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Knowledge of typography, color theory, and layout design principles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for performance-based increases.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Access to design software and resources, plus professional development opportunities.
• A creative, collaborative, and inspiring virtual work environment.