Junior Graphic Designer

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 138,000 - 193,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced design -?*

Flexible working hours

Hands-on experience in arts and-ent?

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join their creative team in Tembisa. This part-time role offers hands-on experience across marketing materials, social media, and digital content while learning from senior designers.

You will develop visuals that align with brand guidelines, collaborate with marketing staff, and manage multiple tasks with deadlines, ideally while pursuing a Graphic Design qualification.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio showcasing foundational design skills.
• Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Solid understanding of typography, color theory, and layout.
• Excellent communication and collaborative mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visually appealing graphics for marketing materials, social media, websites, and presentations.
• Modify and iterate on existing designs based on feedback from the team.
• Prepare final artwork files for print and digital production, ensuring correct specifications are met.
• Research visual trends and competitor activities to inform design approaches.
• Support the design team with ad-hoc design tasks as needed.
• Maintain brand consistency across all visual communications.

Skills

Portfolio

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography

Color theory

Layout

Education

Currently pursuing or recently completed a qualification in Graphic Design or a related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Graphic Designer to join their creative team in Tembisa. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring designer to gain hands- on experience and contribute to a variety of visual communication projects. You will work closely with senior designers and marketing staff to develop engaging visual content that aligns with brand guidelines. This part-time role is perfect for someone looking to kickstart their career in the arts and entertainment sector, offering valuable experience in a dynamic local market within Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visually appealing graphics for marketing materials, social media, websites, and presentations.
• Modify and iterate on existing designs based on feedback from the team.
• Prepare final artwork files for print and digital production, ensuring correct specifications are met.
• Research visual trends and competitor activities to inform design approaches.
• Support the design team with ad-hoc design tasks as needed.
• Maintain brand consistency across all visual communications.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio demonstrating foundational design skills and creativity.
• Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Understanding of design principles including typography, color theory, and layout.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a qualification in Graphic Design or a related field.

Benefits

• Hourly rate commensurate with experience.
• Valuable hands- on experience in the arts and entertainment industry.
• Mentorship from experienced design professionals in Tembisa.
• Flexible working hours suitable for part-time study or other commitments.
• Exposure to a wide range of design projects.