Paid Graphic Design Intern — Soweto Mentorship

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship from designers

Portfolio development

Future employment opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a creative Graphic Design Intern to support our digital marketing team. This paid internship offers practical experience in a professional design environment for students or recent graduates.

You will assist in designing graphics for social media, banners, newsletters, and ads, learn brand guidelines, and gain mentorship from experienced designers while building a portfolio.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Basic understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Strong interest in digital marketing and visual communication.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to take direction and learn new skills quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing graphics for social media posts, website banners, email newsletters, and online advertisements.
• Help develop visual concepts and layouts for digital marketing materials.
• Prepare and organize design files for various digital platforms.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to understand campaign objectives and design requirements.
• Support the creation of simple animations or motion graphics for digital content.
• Learn and apply brand guidelines consistently across outputs.

Skills

Design principles

Typography

Color theory

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Learning quickly

Creative thinking

Education

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design/Visual Arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a creative Graphic Design Intern to support our digital marketing team. This paid internship offers practical experience in a professional design environment for students or recent graduates.

You will assist in designing graphics for social media, banners, newsletters, and ads, learn brand guidelines, and gain mentorship from experienced designers while building a portfolio.