Junior Graphic Designer

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