Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive apprentice salary

Mentorship from experienced designers

Hands-on training

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a junior graphic designer apprentice to join our studio. You will assist in creating visual assets for print and digital media, while learning design principles and software.

You will work with a supportive team, gain hands-on experience across logos, layouts, social media assets, and presentations, and build a strong portfolio through diverse client projects.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing basic design skills and creative thinking.
• Familiarity with design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Basic proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong visual and aesthetic sense.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop design expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of visual concepts, including logos, layouts, and illustrations for various media.
• Develop design assets for marketing materials, social media, websites, and presentations.
• Learn and utilize industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Collaborate with the design team on brainstorming and conceptualization sessions.
• Prepare files for print production and digital deployment, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines.
• Gather feedback on designs and make revisions as needed.

Skills

Portfolio

Typography

Color theory

Design principles

Communication

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice for their studio in Port Elizabeth . This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring designers to hone their skills, learn from experienced professionals, and contribute to a variety of design projects. You will be involved in conceptualizing and creating visual assets for print and digital media, developing your understanding of design principles, software proficiency, and client communication. This apprenticeship offers hands‑on experience in a dynamic creative environment that values innovation and artistic expression.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of visual concepts, including logos, layouts, and illustrations for various media.
• Develop design assets for marketing materials, social media, websites, and presentations.
• Learn and utilize industry-standard design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Collaborate with the design team on brainstorming and conceptualization sessions.
• Prepare files for print production and digital deployment, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines.
• Gather feedback on designs and make revisions as needed.

Requirements

• A portfolio showcasing basic design skills and creative thinking.
• Familiarity with design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Basic proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong visual and aesthetic sense.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop design expertise.

Benefits

• A competitive apprentice salary.
• Comprehensive training in graphic design software and principles.
• Mentorship from experienced graphic designers.
• Exposure to a diverse range of design projects and clients.
• Opportunity to build a strong professional portfolio.