Junior – Mid Graphic Designer (JHB)
IT – Designer
Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa
ENVIRONMENT:
YOUR talent for creating eye-catching visual designs is wanted by a provider of tailored Financial Solutions seeking a Junior – Mid Graphic Designer. Joining its in-house Marketing Department, you will be expected to pay acute attention to briefs – creating creative designs with clear, enticing copy for both digital and print platforms – ensuring all assets are on-brand and look the part. Applicants must possess a Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design/Visual Communication or similar discipline with 2-5 years work experience in a Design role (Agency experience a plus). Your design toolset should include Apple Mac (macOS), Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign. You will also need knowledge of photo-editing, pre-press, and print production processes with a thorough understanding of corporate identity and branding concepts. A strong portfolio showcasing creative design work across print and digital mediums will be expected.
DUTIES:
- Develop creative designs with clear, enticing copy for both digital and print platforms, including but not limited to:
- Social media graphics, infographics, and paid ad creatives
- Marketing collateral (brochures, posters, flyers, banners, signage, OOH)
- Website visuals, landing pages, and email templates
- Presentations, proposals, and reports
- Internal communications and staff engagement materials
- Support the Marketing team in executing integrated campaigns with visually impactful design elements.
- Ensure all creative assets are aligned with the company’s corporate identity, tone, and brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Management teams on Branding CI design, maintenance, and enhancements.
- Assist in the conceptualisation and execution of new branding projects and campaigns.
- Prepare design files for production and liaise with printers, suppliers, and other external partners where necessary to ensure deadlines are met and material is produced to the highest quality.
- Keep up to date with design trends, tools, and best practices to bring fresh and innovative ideas to the team.
- Collaborate closely with the Marketing team, Project Management team, Copywriters, and Senior Designers to deliver work on time and to specification.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Implement an effective and optimized graphic design process.
- Work with the Marketing Manager to source high-quality content for print and online publications.
- Review final layouts with management and suggest improvements if required.
- Participate and contribute to marketing-related brainstorming sessions.
- Assist the design and digital teams with other day-to-day tasks.
- Compile weekly and monthly activity reports.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
Experience/Skills –
- 2–5 Years’ experience in a Design role (Agency experience a plus)
- Proficient with Apple Mac (macOS).
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, incl. Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (essential).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office for macOS.
- Knowledge of photo-editing, pre-press, and print production processes.
- Exceptional grammar and spelling, incl. proofreading (English).
- Thorough understanding of corporate identity and branding concepts.
- Strong attention to detail, layout, composition, and typography.
- Creative thinker with the ability to translate briefs into compelling visuals.
- Familiarity and detailed understanding of different demographic markets in South Africa.
- A strong portfolio showcasing creative design work across print and digital mediums.
Advantageous –
- Adobe After Effects, Canva, Figma and animation/video editing skills
- Experience with Financial Services products and/or Political organisations.
- Understanding of Digital Marketing design principles (social media creative formats, responsive design, UX/UI basics, basic HTML/CSS).
ATTRIBUTES:
- Ability to take direction and feedback, while also bringing original ideas to the table.
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- A passion for creativity, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Able to meet deadlines and remain focused in a high-pressure/fast-paced environment.
- Good organisational skills.