- Sandton
- Salary: R8 000.00 - R12 500.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Advertising Design Services Marketing
- Reference: Design 1
Vacancy Details
Employer: Careers In Motion
Job Overview:
The Junior Designer supports the Head of Design and the broader design team in creating visually engaging content across the agency’s client portfolio. This entry-level position focuses primarily on basic, static design work such as resizing, formatting, and producing simple creative assets that adhere to client brand guidelines.
This role is ideal for a young creative professional looking to grow within a dynamic, fast-paced agency environment while developing their technical design skills and understanding of brand application.
Collaborates With:
- Designers and Senior Designers for creative direction and support
- Social Media, Search and Client Service teams for campaign and content delivery
Focus Areas:
- Production of basic, static design assets with low CI complexity
- Accurate implementation of existing design templates and brand guidelines
- Developing foundational creative and technical design skills
- Meeting turnaround times and maintaining consistent quality
Key Responsibilities:
Design Production
- Create and adapt basic static design assets such as social media posts, banners, internal graphics, and digital templates.
- Apply existing brand guidelines (CI) accurately and consistently across all creative materials.
- Prepare, resize, and format artwork for different platforms and specifications.
- Maintain visual quality and accuracy across all outputs, even for repetitive or high-volume tasks.
Support & Collaboration
- Support the Head of Design and other team members in delivering creative work on time and to the required standard.
- Assist in preparing presentation materials or mock-ups for internal reviews and client approvals.
- Work collaboratively with Media and Content teams to ensure all assets meet the campaign or platform requirements.
Workflow & Efficiency
- Follow established creative processes and naming conventions to ensure file management consistency.
- Manage assigned tasks effectively to meet deadlines and turnaround standards.
- Review briefs carefully and clarify any uncertainties before starting a project.
Learning & Development
- Proactively seek feedback and mentorship from senior designers to improve design quality and technical proficiency.
- Stay up to date with new design tools, techniques, and digital trends.
- Demonstrate growth in design confidence, attention to detail, and understanding of creative principles over time.
Candidate Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field. (Preferred)
- 0–2 years of Design experience (internship or agency exposure advantageous).
Abilities / Skills Required:
- Basic proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Understanding of layout, colour, typography, and composition.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow brand guidelines precisely.
- Ability to work efficiently on repetitive or production-style design tasks.
- Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to accept feedback constructively.
- Good organisational and time management skills
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