Junior Designer

ENVIRONMENT:

THE talents of a Junior Designer who is passionate about visual storytelling, eager to develop their skills, and excited to work on a variety of design projects is sought to join the Design team of a provider of cutting-edge Financial Tools in Joburg. This is a hands-on role that requires strategic thinking, analytical acumen, and a passion for data-driven marketing in a B2B software-as-a-service (SaaS) environment. You will also require a Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design/Visual Communication or a similar field (or equivalent work experience), have proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint, Canva and understand Typography, Colour Theory & Composition. A portfolio showcasing your design work, especially the utilisation of Adobe tools, will be expected.

 

DUTIES:

• Assist in the creation of graphics and layouts for digital and print materials, including social media, presentations, advertisements, and branding assets.
• Support Senior Designers with project tasks and follow established design guidelines.
• Edit and retouch images as needed for marketing and sales collateral.
• Contribute creative ideas during team brainstorming sessions.
• Prepare final art files for production, ensuring all deliverables are high-quality and on-brand.
• Participate in design reviews and respond to feedback constructively.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience/Skills –

• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for image editing, illustration, and vector design.
• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign for layouts and print design.
• Understanding of Typography, Colour Theory, and Composition.
• Comfortable preparing files for web and print.
• Comfortable with PowerPoint design.
• Canva design.
• Portfolio showcasing your design work, especially using Adobe tools.

Advantageous –

• Familiarity with basic animation or video tools (e.g., Adobe After Effects or Adobe Premiere Pro) is a plus.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage time efficiently.
• Willingness to learn new tools and design techniques.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.'

 

COMMENTS:

When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. OnlySA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence.

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