JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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Alberton, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, ZAF
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Edtech • HR Tech • Professional Services
The Role
Supports the Senior Graphic Designer and marketing team by creating accurate, on-brand visual content for digital and print channels. Executes briefs, adapts approved campaign concepts, prepares production-ready artwork, maintains brand standards, proofreads files, manages assets and versions, and meets workflow deadlines. The role also assists with basic photo editing, presentations, video editing, motion graphics, and content production when required.
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Purpose of the role To support the Senior Graphic Designer and marketing team by producing accurate, on-brand visual content across digital and print channels. The role focuses on executing briefs, adapting approved concepts, maintaining brand standards and helping the team meet day-to-day workflow deadlines. This position is suited to a junior designer who is eager to learn, grow and take increasing ownership over time. Key responsibilities • Support the Senior Graphic Designer with day-to-day design, production and artwork requests. • Interpret design briefs, clarify requirements and deliver assigned work within agreed timelines. • Create and adapt artwork for social media, websites, emailers, digital advertising, posters, flyers, catalogues, point-of-sale material, signage, presentations and internal communications. • Resize, reformat and version approved campaign concepts for different platforms, branches and product groups. • Apply typography, layout, colour, hierarchy and composition principles to all artwork. • Prepare production-ready files for print and digital use, including correct colour modes, bleed, resolution, crop marks and file formats. • Maintain consistent application of Voltex and product-brand guidelines across all touchpoints. • Proofread and preflight artwork for spelling, pricing, product details, image quality and technical accuracy before submission. • Implement feedback accurately and promptly while maintaining organised versions and approval records. • Maintain well-structured working files, templates and asset libraries using agreed naming and filing conventions. • Assist with basic video editing, motion graphics, presentations, photography or content production when required. • Keep assigned tasks updated and communicate early when information, approvals or deadlines may affect delivery. Technical and design skills • Working proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. • A well understanding of typography, visual hierarchy, layout, colour theory, composition and brand consistency. • Practical knowledge of print production and artwork setup, including CMYK versus RGB, bleed, resolution and export settings. • Ability to create platform-appropriate social media content and digital advertising assets. • Basic photo editing, retouching and image manipulation skills. • Familiarity with Canva or similar template-based creative tools is advantageous. • Any exposure to video editing or motion graphics is an advantage only and is not required for the role. • Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Core competencies • Strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality control. • Creative thinking and the ability to translate a brief into clear, engaging visual communication. • Good time management, prioritisation and the ability to manage several assigned tasks at once. • A collaborative attitude, clear communication and confidence to ask questions when a brief is unclear. • Receptiveness to feedback and the ability to apply amendments without losing consistency or accuracy. • Initiative, curiosity and a willingness to learn new software, products and processes. • Reliability, accountability and the ability to work calmly under deadline pressure. • Good organisation, file management and version-control habits. Qualifications and experience • A valid Grade 12 certificate is required. • A diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design or a related field is required.

Requirements
Qualifications and experience
• A valid Grade 12 certificate is required.
• A diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design or a related field is required.
• A portfolio demonstrating layout, typography, branding, digital and print design ability is required.

Skills Required

  • Valid Grade 12 certificate
  • Diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, or a related field
  • Portfolio demonstrating layout, typography, branding, digital, and print design ability
  • Working proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
  • Practical knowledge of print production and artwork setup, including CMYK/RGB, bleed, resolution, and export settings
  • Basic photo editing, retouching, and image manipulation skills
  • Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
  • Familiarity with Canva or similar template-based creative tools
  • Exposure to video editing or motion graphics
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