Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced designers

Access to industry-standard design软件

Portfolio-building opportunities

Potential for full-time role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice in Paarl to join a collaborative studio. You will learn under experienced designers, contribute to branding, marketing materials, and digital assets, and build a strong portfolio.

This hands-on role emphasizes visual communication, with mentorship, access to industry-standard software, and a potential pathway to a full-time role within the design department.

Qualifications

• A foundational understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• A portfolio showcasing design skills and creativity.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• A passion for design and a desire to learn and grow in the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visual concepts, graphics, and layouts for print and digital media.
• Work with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Support the design team in developing branding elements and marketing collateral.
• Adapt existing designs for different formats and platforms as needed.
• Participate in design critique sessions and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Maintain brand consistency across all design outputs.

Skills

Design fundamentals

Typography

Color theory

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Portfolio development

Team collaboration

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and aspiring Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice to join their team in Paarl. This role is designed for individuals passionate about visual communication and eager to develop their skills in graphic design. You will work under the guidance of experienced designers, contributing to a variety of design projects, including branding, marketing materials, and digital assets. This is a hands-on learning opportunity within a collaborative studio environment, where you will gain practical experience and build a strong design portfolio. You will play a key role in bringing creative concepts to visual life.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visual concepts, graphics, and layouts for print and digital media.
• Work with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Support the design team in developing branding elements and marketing collateral.
• Adapt existing designs for different formats and platforms as needed.
• Participate in design critique sessions and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Maintain brand consistency across all design outputs.

Requirements

• A foundational understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• A portfolio showcasing design skills and creativity.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• A passion for design and a desire to learn and grow in the field.

Benefits

• An annual apprentice salary of R78,000.
• Access to industry-standard design software and tools.
• Mentorship from experienced graphic designers.
• Opportunity to build a diverse and impressive design portfolio.
• Exposure to various design projects and client needs.
• Potential for a full-time role within the design department.