Junior Graphic Designer

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a graphic designer to create digital and print materials. The role requires proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and involves tasks like designing social media content and ensuring brand consistency. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 education and a diploma in graphic design, with 1–2 years of relevant experience. This position also values collaboration within a team environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in graphic design or a related role.
• Experience with AI tools for design support is advantageous.
• Ability to create engaging visuals adhering to corporate identity guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics for social media and marketing materials.
• Create visuals that maintain brand compliance and design consistency.
• Coordinate tasks to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Creative Visual Content Creation

Photography

Education

Grade 12

Diploma in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Main Purpose

To design a variety of digital and print materials, ensuring consistency with corporate identity guidelines across multiple brands. The role also involves supporting the team with AI-assisted design tools, basic motion graphics, and multimedia content creation.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

KPA 1: Graphic Design and Visual Content Creation

• Design graphics for social media, marketing materials, newsletters, presentations, videos, and internal communications

• Expertise in photography, image editing, and manipulation

• Create engaging visuals adhering to corporate identity guidelines

KPA 2: Design Software Proficiency

• Work with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro

• Basic motion graphics skills such as GIF creation and video editing

KPA 3: Brand Compliance and Design Consistency

• Follow corporate identity guidelines and adapt designs to different brand styles

• Ensure consistency across all visual materials

KPA 4: Task Management and Timely Delivery

• Coordinate tasks via ticketing systems to meet deadlines

• Oversee the “used equipment” page for all companies, sourcing photos and creating social media content

KPA 5: Team Collaboration

• Work closely with team members to ensure designs meet project requirements

• Collaborate with managers, peers, and subordinates

Minimum Required:

• Grade 12

• Diploma or degree in Graphic Design or a related field (advantageous)

• 1–2 years in graphic design or related role

• Experience with AI tools for design support is advantageous