Junior Graphic Designer

HelloKindred; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 89,000 - 167,000; Part time

Job summary

HelloKindred is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join our Marketing Global Operations team on a remote basis. The role supports brand-aligned print and digital design, infographics, and marketing materials across multiple platforms.

You will work with stakeholders across the business, including portfolio managers and sales, delivering high-quality visuals. Requirements include 1.5+ years of design experience with a portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, and strong English

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of relevant design experience with a portfolio.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience in infographics and data visualization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Apply brand guidelines across print and digital design.
• Create engaging web designs including banners and infographics.
• Collaborate with marketing teams on campaigns.
• Produce templated PDFs and fillable PDFs in InDesign/ Acrobat.
• Edit photos and maintain file organization.
• Develop static and animated data visualizations.
• Support quality control and peer reviews.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma experience

Excel skills

Data visualization

Tools

Adobe After Effects

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 6-month initial contract, with review and potential 6-month or 12-month rolling extension

Hours: 20 per week (4 hours per day M-F)

Work Setup: Remote

Our client in the investment management industry is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join the firm’s Marketing Global Operations team, working collaboratively with the wider marketing team to support various design initiatives. The successful candidate will engage with stakeholders across the business, including portfolio managers, investment teams, sales, communications, marketing, and client operations.

• Learn and apply brand guidelines and values, ensuring consistent representation across all print and digital design work.
• Create engaging web designs that enhance user experience and align with brand identity, including email and page banners, infographics, and related materials.
• Leverage Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to produce high-quality graphics and layouts aligned with brand standards.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create visually appealing content for campaigns across various media platforms.
• Design and edit marketing materials, including brochures and promotional documents, using Word, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and PDF editing tools.
• Produce and format templated PDFs for thought leadership articles using Adobe InDesign.
• Create and update marketing documents such as fillable PDFs in Adobe Acrobat, integrating Word, PowerPoint, and Creative Suite tools.
• Edit, resize, and enhance images and staff photography using Adobe Photoshop.
• Maintain accuracy and quality control through attention to detail, proofreading, and correct English usage for all short-form content.
• Ensure consistency in file naming, organization, and storage.
• Support quality control processes for your own work and assist with peer reviews where required.
• Prioritize and organize design requests to meet project deadlines.
• Develop static and animated data visualizations using tools such as Flourish (training provided).
• Collaborate closely with one Senior Designer, the Web agency, and the wider Marketing team (Editorial, Creative, Operational, and Website teams).

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Adobe After Effects; other Adobe tools are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for document and presentation production.
• Figma experience is a must
• Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Skilled in interpreting briefs and transforming concepts into compelling visual executions.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience in developing visual concepts and infographic design.
• Basic animation skills.
• Solid understanding of branding principles and marketing strategies.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to remain self-motivated.
• Creative mindset with the ability to deliver high‑quality work under minimal supervision.
• 1.5+ years of relevant experience with a portfolio showcasing design capabilities.
• Good Excel skills and some data visualization experience would be advantageous.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role‑related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.