Publication Designer: Motion Graphics & Print Specialist

Edge Executive Search Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Executive Search Group in Pretoria is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support publication layout and production for print and digital content, including magazines and brochures. The role offers hands-on experience, with opportunities to bring publications to life through basic animation and motion graphics.

You will collaborate with marketing and editorial teams to maintain brand consistency, prepare print-ready files and develop assets such as vector illustrations, charts and video

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia or related field.
• Portfolio/showreel demonstrating publication layouts and basic animation capability.
• 6 months to 4 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign for multi-page publication layouts.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop for vector work and asset preparation.
• Working capability in After Effects and/or Premiere Pro for motion graphics and video editing.

Responsibilities

• Design, format and prepare multi-page publications (magazines, profiles, brochures).
• Create clean, professional layouts using typography, grids and consistent alignment.
• Develop supporting assets including vector illustrations, charts and data visuals.
• Assist with video production and digital media assets.
• Create basic animations, micro-animations, motion posters and social video snippets.
• Apply and maintain existing brand guidelines across print and digital media.
• Prepare print-ready PDFs with correct crops and bleeds.
• Export and optimise digital assets, including interactive publications.
• Collaborate with marketing and editorial teams during development.
• Incorporate feedback and manage multiple revision rounds.
• Ensure accuracy in copy alignment, tracking and image placement.

Skills

Typography

Layout design

Vector graphics

Animation basics

Copy alignment

Education

Graphic Design degree/diploma

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Figma

Canva

Job description

Edge Executive Search Group in Pretoria is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support publication layout and production for print and digital content, including magazines and brochures. The role offers hands-on experience, with opportunities to bring publications to life through basic animation and motion graphics.

You will collaborate with marketing and editorial teams to maintain brand consistency, prepare print-ready files and develop assets such as vector illustrations, charts and video