Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Comprehensive training

Competitive apprenticeship salary

Mentorship from experienced graphic设计

Portfolio development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, South Africa, invites a Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice in a hybrid role to gain practical experience creating assets for marketing campaigns, digital platforms, and internal communications.

You will work with senior designers, learn Adobe Creative Suite, and build a strong portfolio while meeting deadlines in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing design skills.
• Proficiency in key graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite preferred).
• Good eye for design, color, and layout.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for a hybrid team.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics for social media, websites, and marketing collateral.
• Create visual concepts to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to understand briefs and client needs.
• Incorporate feedback from senior designers and stakeholders into revisions.
• Adhere to brand guidelines and standards across all assets.

Skills

Graphic design

Creative thinking

Time management

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diploma or certificate in graphic design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice . This hybrid role allows you to gain practical experience in graphic design while balancing remote and in-office work. You will assist in creating visually compelling assets for marketing campaigns, digital platforms, and internal communications. This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to hone your design skills, learn from experienced professionals, and build a strong portfolio in a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages creative exploration.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing graphics for social media, websites, and marketing collateral.
• Create visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers.
• Work with marketing teams to understand project briefs and client needs.
• Incorporate feedback from senior designers and stakeholders into design revisions.
• Ensure that all designs adhere to brand guidelines and standards.
• Learn and utilize graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

Requirements

• A portfolio showcasing design skills and creativity.
• Proficiency in key graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite preferred).
• A good eye for design, color, and layout.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for a hybrid team.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a diploma or certificate in graphic design is a plus.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a professional graphic design setting.
• Comprehensive training on design tools and principles.
• Competitive apprenticeship salary.
• Mentorship from experienced graphic designers.
• Opportunity to build a professional design portfolio.