Junior Graphic Designer

Work Africa; East London; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A local marketing agency in East London is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to support the marketing team. The candidate will assist in creating visual content for social media, digital advertising, and print, ensuring alignment with the company brand. A relevant degree/diploma and experience is essential, along with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This role offers a market-related salary based on experience and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role/in a retail environment.
• Driver’s License – Code 08 unendorsed.
• Accuracy and attention to detail; Organized and driven individual.

Responsibilities

• Design and create marketing materials – print & digital.
• Update and maintain company digital platforms.
• Assist with compiling a shoot plan for marketing.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Social Media Platforms

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Graphic Design / Web-Based degree/diploma/certificate

Matric

Job description

Overview

Junior Graphic Designer (Marketing)/East London - To support and assist the Marketing HOD with the creation of visual content and to produce graphics for social media and digital advertising as well as to assist with print materials such as brochures, flyers and packaging that aligns with the company brand and image.

Minimum requirements

• Matric (not negotiable)
• Driver’s License – Code 08 unendorsed
• Relevant Graphic Design / Web-Based degree/diploma/certificate
• Preferable 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role / in a retail environment
• Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop; Indesign; Illustrator
• Signage & Digital Printing knowledge (advantageous)
• Social Media Platforms, Trends and Techniques (advantageous)
• Excellent communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail; Organized and driven individual
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly flexible and adaptable to suit departmental needs
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the designing and creation of marketing materials – print & digital
• Assisting in the packing and distribution of marketing materials
• Assist with compiling a shoot plan (location, props, model, outfit and concept of the shoot)
• Social media: Digital Platforms - updating and maintaining company digital platforms (posting of new promotions, replying to customer requests and queries etc.)
• Effectively facilitate all marketing related functions
• Booking of media adverts
• Timeous submission of paperwork to finance department.
• Sourcing quotations.
• Packing and dispatching of Marketing materials to Warehouse.
• Prepping products for photoshoots.
• Processing of orders for departments/stores within the business.
• Marketing errands.
• Excellent communications with all stakeholders at all levels.
• Professional liaison with external suppliers / service providers.
• Not limited to duties detailed herein, any other adhoc duties
• Monitoring of online competitors.

Salary

Salary: Market related (depending on experience)

Application Process

Please apply online or e-mail your CV, Qualifications, and recent head & shoulder to [e-mail]. Use “GraphicDesigner” as a reference in the subject heading. If you don’t hear from us within 4 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.