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Junior Graphic Designer

South Africa, NationalContractICT

About this role

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Junior Graphic Designer to support the execution of marketing and brand communications across digital, print, social media, retail, events, e-commerce, and internal communications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in design principles, excellent technical skills, and the ability to work efficiently within established brand guidelines. This role requires a proactive team player who is eager to learn, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, and comfortable working in a fast-paced marketing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Creative Support

· Create and adapt marketing collateral across digital and print platforms.

· Design social media content, email assets, website banners, presentations, POS materials, event collateral, and promotional campaigns.

· Resize and adapt artwork for various channels and formats.

· Assist with campaign rollouts and seasonal launches.

· Support the creation of visual content for retail and e-commerce platforms.

· Prepare artwork for print production and digital distribution.

· Ensure consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all creative outputs.


Project & Workflow Management

· Manage assigned design tasks within agreed timelines. *

· Work closely with the marketing team to interpret briefs and execute creative solutions.

· Maintain organized file structures and version control.

· Track projects and deadlines using Planner and internal project management systems.

· Participate in team meetings and creative reviews.


Brand & Quality Control

· Maintain high design standards and attention to detail.

· Ensure all artwork is accurate, proofread, and production-ready.

· Support the ongoing development and maintenance of brand assets and templates.


Required Skills & Experience

Software Proficiency (Essential):

· Adobe Illustrator (*)

· Adobe Photoshop (*)

· Adobe InDesign

· Figma (*)

· Adobe Creative Cloud


Software Proficiency (Advantageous):

· Adobe Premiere Pro

· Adobe After Effects


Business Tools:

· Microsoft Outlook

· Microsoft Teams

· Microsoft Planner

· Microsoft PowerPoint

· Microsoft Excel (basic proficiency)


Qualifications:

· Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, or related field.

· 1–3 years of graphic design experience preferred.

· A strong portfolio demonstrating digital and print design work.


Key Competencies

· Strong layout and typography skills.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Ability to follow brand guidelines accurately.

· Good communication and collaboration skills.

· Strong time management and organisational abilities.

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

· Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

· Ability to receive and implement feedback constructively.


What Success Looks Like

· Delivers high-quality creative work on time.

· Supports marketing campaigns efficiently and accurately.

· Maintains brand consistency across all touchpoints.

· Demonstrates initiative and continuous improvement.

· Contributes positively to the marketing team's creative output and workflow.


Nice-to-Have Experience:

· Beauty, skincare, wellness, luxury, or retail brand experience.

· Photography retouching experience.

· Basic video editing and social media content creation.

· Experience designing for Meta, TikTok, and email marketing.

· Understanding of digital-first design principles.

· Experience working with brand guidelines.


This role is a fixed-term position based out of our Cape Town Office and reports into the Graphic Designer within our Marketing department

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