Trainee Graphic Designer (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mentorship from experienced designers

Portfolio development

Flexible remote work

Future opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Trainee Graphic Designer for a fully remote apprenticeship welcoming talent from the Sandton area. This program offers immersive training in visual communication and design principles, with opportunities to learn industry-standard software and build a professional portfolio for web, social media, and print.

You’ll work with a remote team, develop concepts, and contribute to brand-consistent assets, while receiving mentorship and growth prospects within the

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio of design work (academic projects accepted).
• Willingness to learn Adobe Creative Suite.
• Good understanding of visual design, typography and color theory.
• Excellent communication and collaboration for remote teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visuals for marketing, social media, and websites.
• Learn and apply design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Develop and refine ideas based on briefs and feedback.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams for brand consistency.
• Prepare final layouts for print or digital production.
• Maintain an organized digital asset library.

Skills

Portfolio development

Remote collaboration

Typography

Visual design principles

Communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking creative and passionate individuals to join as Trainee Graphic Designers in a fully remote role, welcoming talent from the Sandton area. This apprenticeship provides an immersive experience in visual communication and design principles. You will learn to use industry-standard design software, develop creative concepts, and produce compelling visual assets for a variety of platforms, including web, social media, and print. Working with a supportive remote team, you'll hone your skills and build a professional portfolio, gaining valuable industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating visual concepts, graphics, and layouts for marketing materials, social media, and websites.
• Learn to use design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Develop and refine design ideas based on project briefs and feedback.
• Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to ensure brand consistency.
• Prepare final layouts for print or digital production.
• Maintain a well-organized digital asset library.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio showcasing creative design work (academic projects accepted).
• Proficiency with or a strong desire to learn Adobe Creative Suite.
• Good understanding of visual design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• A keen eye for detail and a passionfor visual aesthetics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training in graphic design principles and software.
• Mentorshipfromexperiencedgraphicdesigners.
• Opportunityto buildaprofessional designportfolio.
• Flexibleremoteworking arrangements.
• Potentialforfuturefreelanceorfull-time opportunities based on performance.