Junior Graphic Designer: Brand, Digital & Print Support

EdUpStairs; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is seeking a junior Graphic Designer to support the marketing team by producing accurate, on-brand visuals across digital and print channels. You will execute briefs, adapt approved concepts and help meet day-to-day deadlines, growing ownership over time.

The role emphasizes learning and developing skills in typography, layout and brand consistency, with exposure to both print and digital assets and basic video editing when required.

Qualifications

• A valid Grade 12 certificate is required.
• A diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design or a related field is required.
• A portfolio demonstrating layout, typography, branding, digital and print design ability is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Graphic Designer with day-to-day design, production and artwork requests.
• Interpret design briefs, clarify requirements and deliver assigned work within agreed timelines.
• Create and adapt artwork for social media, websites, emailers, digital advertising, posters, flyers, catalogues, point-of-sale material, signage, presentations and internal communications.
• Resize, reformat and version approved campaign concepts for different platforms, branches and product groups.
• Apply typography, layout, colour, hierarchy and composition principles to all artwork.
• Prepare production-ready files for print and digital use, including correct colour modes, bleed, resolution and file formats.
• Maintain consistent application of brand guidelines across all touchpoints.
• Proofread and preflight artwork for spelling, pricing, product details, image quality and technical accuracy before submission.
• Implement feedback accurately and promptly while maintaining organised versions and approval records.
• Maintain well-structured working files, templates and asset libraries using agreed naming and filing conventions.
• Assist with basic video editing, motion graphics, presentations, photography or content production when required.
• Keep assigned tasks updated and communicate early when information, approvals or deadlines may affect delivery.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Typography

Print production

Brand consistency

Microsoft Office

Video editing

Education

Graphic Design degree

Grade 12 certificate

Tools

Canva

Job description

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is seeking a junior Graphic Designer to support the marketing team by producing accurate, on-brand visuals across digital and print channels. You will execute briefs, adapt approved concepts and help meet day-to-day deadlines, growing ownership over time.

The role emphasizes learning and developing skills in typography, layout and brand consistency, with exposure to both print and digital assets and basic video editing when required.