Junior Graphics Designer

People Dimension; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the design sector is seeking a Junior Graphics Designer to manage the graphics department. The role includes project administration, artwork preparation, and involvement in new product development. Candidates should have a qualification in Graphics Design and possess strong attention to detail, creativity, and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Graphics Design is required.
• Experience in a graphics design position is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Mac programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage project administration allocated by Senior Graphic Designer.
• Prepare and regenerate artworks and related documentation.
• Involvement in NPD Department and Quality Assistance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical inclination

Time management

Education

Diploma or degree – Graphics Design Related

Tools

Microsoft programs

Mac programs

Job description

• The design environment at Glass Decorations is 85% technical and 15% creative.
• Under the guidance of the Senior Graphics Designer and Sales, NPD and Marketing Manager, the Junior Graphics Designer will be expected to manage the graphics department including :
• Project administration as allocated by Senior Graphic Designer and Sales, NPD and Marketing Manager
• Project time management and communication
• Prepare and regenerate artworks
• Prepare NPD related documentation
• Involvement in the NPD Department
• Relevant involvement in and assistance to the QA Department
• On the job training will be provided
• Regeneration of customer artwork
• Preparation of all NPD process-related documentation
• Preparation of positives
• Admin and technical documentation :
• Preparation of process-related documentation for Graphics, QA, Health and Safety, Logistics and Production
• New design concepts for clients, marketing material and social media
• Assist with the required maintenance of all Graphics Department Machinery
• Ad hoc duties, as required including, but not limited to :
• Production sample sign-offs
• Quality assistance
• Sample process and samples assessment

Reporting to :

• Sales, NPD and Marketing Manager and Senior Graphic Designer

Minimum Requirements :

• Diploma or degree – Graphics Design Related
• Experience in a graphics design position would be advantageous
• Basic Microsoft / Mac programmes

Personal attributes :

• Attention to detail / accuracy, technically inclined, positive, mature, self-starter, neat, honest, responsible, professional, excellent time management skills
• 8am – 5pm, overtime when required
• Candidate will work every 7th weekend including Saturday and Sunday 7am-12pm