Junior Graphic Designer

Marva Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Marva Group is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer for an initial six‑month contract in Century City, Cape Town. You will work with the Marketing team on hands‑on design tasks, turning briefs into engaging creative work and learning on the job.

You’ll be expected to develop strong design fundamentals, maintain brand consistency, and contribute to both digital and print collateral. The role offers growth towards permanency based on performance.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Solid design foundations with a good eye for detail.
• Ability to follow and apply established brand guidelines.
• Willingness to learn and think independently.
• Ability to convert briefs into clear, engaging designs.

Responsibilities

• Create and adapt content across brands and channels.
• Produce social media graphics and campaigns.
• Design brochures, flyers, posters and marketing collateral.
• Prepare presentations and internal communications.
• Create email marketing graphics.
• Work on website and digital assets.
• Prepare templates and branded documents.
• Develop recruitment and employer branding materials.
• Produce event and promotional collateral.
• Resize and repurpose existing creative assets.
• Format copy so it is visually clear.
• Maintain brand asset consistency.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Strong typography

Layout skills

Communication

Education

Graphic design education (certificate/degree)

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Figma

Web/UI basics

Job description

Contract: 6 months, with potential to become permanent

Experience: 2–3 years

Location: Century City, Cape Town

Working Arrangement: Office-based

About the Role:

We’re looking for a talented and proactive Junior Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team on an initial six-month contract.

This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone with strong design fundamentals, a great eye for detail and the ability to turn briefs, information and ideas into clear, engaging and professional creative work.

You don’t need to know everything already. We’re looking for someone with solid design foundations, a willingness to learn and the confidence to think for themselves.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop new skills, take ownership of projects and grow within the role. For the right person, there is potential for the position to become permanent following the initial contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Working closely with the Marketing team, you’ll create and adapt content across a range of brands and channels, including:

• Social media graphics and campaigns
• Digital and paid advertising creative
• Brochures, flyers, posters and marketing collateral
• Presentations and internal communications
• Email marketing graphics
• Website and digital assets
• Templates and branded documents
• Recruitment and employer branding materials
• Event and promotional collateral
• Resizing, adapting and repurposing existing creative
• Formatting copy and information so it is visually clear and easy to understand
• Maintaining consistency across brand assets

You’ll also be encouraged to spot opportunities to improve creative and bring ideas to the table, rather than simply waiting for instructions.

What We’re Looking For:

Ideally, you’ll have 2–3 years of professional graphic design experience and a portfolio that demonstrates:

• Strong understanding of layout, hierarchy, typography and spacing
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong copy and document formatting skills
• Ability to work within established brand guidelines
• Understanding of both digital and print design
• Ability to turn information-heavy content into engaging, easy‑to‑digest designs
• Strong consistency and accuracy across multiple creative assets
• Ability to understand the purpose and target audience behind a brief, not just make something look good

Software & Technical Skills:

• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Comfortable working across Microsoft Office
• Figma
• Basic understanding of web/UI design
• Experience creating simple motion graphics or video content

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Proactive and willing to bring ideas to the table
• Comfortable asking questions and challenging a brief when something could be improved
• Organised and able to manage multiple projects
• Reliable and able to meet deadlines
• Comfortable receiving feedback and making amends
• Curious and keen to develop
• Able to work independently while contributing to a busy Marketing team
• Someone who takes pride in the small details

Attitude and potential matter to us. If you have strong design fundamentals and the right mindset, we’re happy to support your development and help you build new skills.

What We Offer:

• Initial six-month contract
• Potential to move into a permanent position based on performance, fit and business requirements
• Exposure to a wide variety of brands, audiences and creative projects
• Hands‑on mentoring and opportunities to develop your skills
• Increasing ownership and responsibility as you grow into the role
• A fast‑moving environment where good ideas are encouraged

Please note: This is an office-based position in Century City, Cape Town.