The Role
Three-month unpaid remote internship (6–10 hrs/week) for design students or recent graduates. Assist with branding, website wireframes, and social media design; create mockups and assets, shadow client projects, receive weekly mentorship, and collaborate asynchronously via Figma, Slack, and Notion. Portfolio required.
Summary Generated by Built In
Studio Vanta is a Centurion-based design studio creating bold, functional digital experiences for startups, creators, and communities. We're looking for passionate, curious, and motivated graphic design students or recent graduates to join our 3-month internship programme. This internship is ideal for emerging designers looking to build real-world experience in branding, website design, and social media design, under the mentorship of an experienced designer.
This is an unpaid internship opportunity with flexible hours (6–10 hours/week), ideal for students needing practical experience while studying or freelancing.
Tasks
🌟 What You'll Learn
* Branding systems and identity design (logos, type, colour, brand kits)
* Website wireframes and visual design (using tools like Figma)
* Social media content creation and layout
* How to structure design presentations and pitch ideas
👩💻 What You'll Do
* Assist in developing brand and web design concepts
* Create mockups, layouts, and design assets for social platforms
* Shadow real client projects and participate in creative reviews
* Receive weekly feedback and mentorship
* Collaborate asynchronously with the team via Slack, Figma, Notion, or similar tools
Requirements
🕒 Time Commitment
* 6–10 hours per week (flexible schedule)
* 3-month internship, with possible extension based on learner's interest
🎯 Requirements
* You’re a current design student or recent graduate (graphic/digital/communication/UI/UX design)
* Good eye for layout, typography, and colour
* Eager to learn, open to feedback, and reliable
* Must have own laptop
* South Africa only
💻 Tools You'll Use:
We primarily use Figma and Canva, both are free to use. If you already have access to Adobe (through school or personal license), you’re welcome to use it, but it’s not required.
Benefits
✅ What You'll Get
* A letter of recommendation upon successful completion
* The freedom to use any work you’ve contributed to in your portfolio
* Weekly mentorship and design critiques to help grow your skills
* Real-world insight into creative client work and studio processes
* Flexibility to work remotely on your own time (no fixed hours)
Please include a link to your portfolio or samples of your work along with your CV.
Applications without any work samples will not be considered.\*\*
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short async task and a quick Google Meet interview.\*\*
_This is a_ _learning-focused_ \_internship, NOT a full-time or paid position. No formal employment relationship is created.
All interns will receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion.
Do no contact us directly. We will contact you. Whatsapp messages will not be tolerated.
This is an unpaid internship opportunity with flexible hours (6–10 hours/week), ideal for students needing practical experience while studying or freelancing.
Tasks
🌟 What You'll Learn
* Branding systems and identity design (logos, type, colour, brand kits)
* Website wireframes and visual design (using tools like Figma)
* Social media content creation and layout
* How to structure design presentations and pitch ideas
👩💻 What You'll Do
* Assist in developing brand and web design concepts
* Create mockups, layouts, and design assets for social platforms
* Shadow real client projects and participate in creative reviews
* Receive weekly feedback and mentorship
* Collaborate asynchronously with the team via Slack, Figma, Notion, or similar tools
Requirements
🕒 Time Commitment
* 6–10 hours per week (flexible schedule)
* 3-month internship, with possible extension based on learner's interest
🎯 Requirements
* You’re a current design student or recent graduate (graphic/digital/communication/UI/UX design)
* Good eye for layout, typography, and colour
* Eager to learn, open to feedback, and reliable
* Must have own laptop
* South Africa only
💻 Tools You'll Use:
We primarily use Figma and Canva, both are free to use. If you already have access to Adobe (through school or personal license), you’re welcome to use it, but it’s not required.
Benefits
✅ What You'll Get
* A letter of recommendation upon successful completion
* The freedom to use any work you’ve contributed to in your portfolio
* Weekly mentorship and design critiques to help grow your skills
* Real-world insight into creative client work and studio processes
* Flexibility to work remotely on your own time (no fixed hours)
Please include a link to your portfolio or samples of your work along with your CV.
Applications without any work samples will not be considered.\*\*
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short async task and a quick Google Meet interview.\*\*
_This is a_ _learning-focused_ \_internship, NOT a full-time or paid position. No formal employment relationship is created.
All interns will receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion.
Do no contact us directly. We will contact you. Whatsapp messages will not be tolerated.
Skills Required
- Current design student or recent graduate (graphic/digital/communication/UI/UX design)
- Provide portfolio or samples of work with application
- Own laptop
- Availability for 6-10 hours per week for a 3-month internship
- Based in South Africa
- Good eye for layout, typography, and colour
- Eager to learn, open to feedback, and reliable
- Familiarity with or willingness to use Figma and Canva (Adobe optional)
Am I A Good Fit?
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.
Success! Refresh the page to see how your skills align with this role.
The Company
What We Do
Studio Vanta is an AI-driven creative agency that partners with startups and entrepreneurs to build unforgettable brands from the ground up. They specialize in strategic brand identity, logo design, and AI-driven creative direction, transforming brands into visual icons. Additionally, they provide specialized knowledge in brand management and UX optimization to improve conversions and effectively manage brand identities for their clients.
