Trainee Graphic Designer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Exposure to diverse design projects

Collaborative workspace

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an entry-level Trainee Graphic Designer to join their creative team. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote design tasks, offering a hands-on learning experience under senior designers.

You'll contribute to branding, marketing materials, and digital assets while developing core design skills, typography, and visual communication in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• A portfolio showcasing creative design skills and basic design principles.
• Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout design.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to receive and implement constructive feedback.
• A passion for visual arts and a commitment to continuous learning in design trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and production of visual concepts for marketing campaigns, social media, and digital platforms.
• Develop layouts and designs for print materials such as brochures, flyers, and advertisements.
• Work with senior designers to refine design concepts and ensure brand consistency.
• Prepare final artwork files for print and digital output.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines effectively.

Skills

Portfolio

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography

Layout design

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an exciting entry-level position for a budding Trainee Graphic Designer to join their creative team in Pretoria. This role is perfect for individuals with a passion for visual communication and a desire to learn the intricacies of graphic design in a professional setting. You will work under the guidance of experienced designers, contributing to a variety of projects including branding, marketing materials, and digital assets. This hybrid role offers a blend of in-office collaboration for creative brainstorming and remote work for focused design tasks, ensuring a dynamic and productive learning experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and production of visual concepts for marketing campaigns, social media, and digital platforms.
• Develop layouts and designs for print materials such as brochures, flyers, and advertisements.
• Work with senior designers to refine design concepts and ensure brand consistency.
• Prepare final artwork files for print and digital output.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines effectively.

Requirements

• A portfolio showcasing creative design skills and basic design principles.
• Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout design.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to receive and implement constructive feedback.
• A passion for visual arts and a commitment to continuous learning in design trends.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training in professional graphic design techniques.
• Competitive salary and opportunities for performance-based incentives.
• Exposure to diverse design projects across various industries.
• A collaborative and inspiring creative workspace.
• Hybrid work arrangement to support work-life balance.