Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice - East London

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Mentorship program

Career progression

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a fully remote Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice. You will collaborate with senior designers to create visuals for clients, including branding, web elements, and social media assets. The role emphasizes hands-on training, portfolio development, and potential for a full-time design career.

You will receive mentorship, work with a supportive remote team, and contribute to diverse client campaigns while building your professional portfolio and design skills.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing design aesthetics and creativity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating graphics for digital and print media.
• Develop social media graphics, animations, and infographics.
• Design marketing collateral such as brochures and banners.
• Work on website design elements like banners and layouts.
• Apply brand guidelines to ensure consistency across materials.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to execute projects.

Skills

Portfolio

Communication

Creativity

Time management

Education

Design qualification

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a creative agency with a strong presence in digital media, is offering a fully remote Junior Graphic Designer Apprentice position. This is an exciting opportunity for budding designers who are passionate about visual communication and eager to build their portfolio and skills. While the agency has operational roots near East London , this role allows talent from across South Africa to apply and work remotely. You will collaborate with senior designers and marketing teams to create compelling visual assets for a variety of clients and projects, including branding, web design elements, social media graphics, and marketing collateral. Our client is committed to providing comprehensive training, mentorship, and a supportive remote work environment to foster your development as a professional graphic designer.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visually appealing graphics for digital and print media.
• Develop social media content, including images, animations, and infographics.
• Design marketing collateral such as brochures, flyers, and banners.
• Work on website design elements, including banners, icons, and layouts.
• Learn and apply brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all visual materials.
• Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to conceptualize and execute design projects.
• Receive and incorporate feedback from senior designers and clients.
• Prepare final artwork files for various production needs.
• Stay updated on the latest design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Assist in managing design assets and project files.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio showcasing creative design skills and aesthetic sense.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Basic understanding of UI/UX principles for web design is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Strong conceptualization and creativity skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills for effective remote teamwork.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new design software and techniques.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a suitable remote work environment.
• Relevant design qualification or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

This fully remote apprenticeship offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to hone your design skills from the comfort of your home. You will receive extensive, hands‑on training and mentorship from experienced graphic designers, working on diverse and exciting projects. Our client provides a competitive remuneration package, with opportunities for review and increase based on performance and skill development, along with potential for a full-time Junior Graphic Designer role. Gain invaluable experience by contributing to real client campaigns and building a strong professional portfolio. Our client fosters a culture of continuous learning and creativity, offering access to online design resources and professional development opportunities. Join a vibrant and innovative agency that embraces remote talent and is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of design professionals.