Marketing & Design Assistant

Ix; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A marketing agency in South Africa seeks a Marketing & Design Assistant for a 6-month contract. The successful candidate will support design tasks, manage marketing collateral, and assist in email marketing. Ideal applicants should have 1-2 years of relevant experience and skills in graphic design. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in graphic design or a related field.
• Experience with graphic design for digital and print platforms.
• Experience supporting email marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit visual assets while aligning with brand guidelines.
• Design, build, and schedule emails using relevant tools.
• Assist in managing marketing collateral stock for events and campaigns.
• Help coordinate logistics for events and promotional items.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing team.

Skills

Graphic design

Email marketing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Figma

Everlytic

HubSpot

Trello

Microsoft Planner

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

6-Month Contract

The Marketing & Design Assistant will support the execution of marketing campaigns by assisting with design tasks and handling email marketing execution. This role also includes responsibility for the coordination and management of marketing collateral for general use and events.

Role Responsibilities

• Design & Content Support
  Create and edit basic visual assets (e.g. banners, social media visuals, brochures). Ensure that all materials align with the company's brand guidelines and tone.

• Email Marketing Execution
  Design, build, and schedule emails in tools such as Everlytic and Hubspot. Set up and manage distribution lists. Coordinate approvals and QA before distribution.

• Marketing Collateral Management
  Assist in the management of marketing collateral stock, including storage, tracking, and inventory control. Coordinate the preparation and packing of collateral for campaigns, activations, and events.

• Event Support
  Assist with the packaging of branded materials and printed collateral for events, conferences, and exhibitions. Support the marketing team in organising event logistics related to brand presence and promotional items.

• General Administration & Team Support
  Maintain marketing folders, shared drives, and reference materials. Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the marketing team.

Qualifications

• Requirements / Experience
  1‑2 years of experience in graphic design or a related field. Basic experience with graphic design for digital and print platforms. Exposure to a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment is advantageous. Experience supporting email marketing campaigns and managing distribution lists is advantageous.

• Technical Skills
  Basic design skills in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Proficiency in Figma or willingness to learn. Familiarity with email marketing tools such as Everlytic, HubSpot, or similar. Comfortable working with project management platforms (e.g. Trello, Microsoft Planner, ). Strong computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office).

• Non‑Technical Skills
  Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication. Detail‑oriented with a high level of accuracy. Ability to take initiative and manage time effectively. Proactive team player with a problem‑solving mindset. Willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic team environment.