Junior Graphic Designer

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. Learn and apply brand guidelines and values across print and digital design work .

Posted 10/8/2026part-timeRemote • South AfricaJunior💰 ZAR 300 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, with a strong ability to create engaging web designs and infographics. Possesses excellent English communication skills and a solid understanding of branding principles and marketing strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe Creative Suite ProficiencyFigma ExperienceVisual Concept DevelopmentAttention to DetailProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe After EffectsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointData VisualizationInfographic DesignBasic Animation SkillsBranding Principles

Soft Skills

Excellent English CommunicationTeamwork SkillsSelf-MotivationCreative MindsetAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaMicrosoft ExcelAdobe AcrobatFlourish

Industry Keywords

Brand GuidelinesMarketing StrategiesDigital DesignPrint DesignCampaign Content

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Learn and apply brand guidelines and values across print and digital design work
Create engaging web designs, including email and page banners, infographics, and related materials
Produce graphics and layouts using Adobe Creative Suite
Collaborate with marketing teams to create content for campaigns across various media platforms
Design and edit brochures, promotional documents, and other marketing materials
Produce and format templated PDFs for thought leadership articles
Create and update fillable PDFs using Adobe Acrobat, Word, PowerPoint, and Creative Suite tools
Edit, resize, and enhance images and staff photography using Adobe Photoshop
Proofread and ensure correct English usage in short-form content
Maintain accurate file naming, organization, and storage
Support quality control and peer reviews
Prioritize and organize design requests to meet deadlines
Develop static and animated data visualizations using tools such as Flourish
Collaborate with the Senior Designer, web agency, and Marketing teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Proficiency in Adobe After Effects; other Adobe tools are a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Figma experience is a must
Excellent English communication skills, spoken and written
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Ability to interpret briefs and transform concepts into compelling visual executions
Exceptional attention to detail
Experience developing visual concepts and infographic design
Basic animation skills
Solid understanding of branding principles and marketing strategies
Strong teamwork skills and ability to remain self-motivated
Creative mindset and ability to deliver high-quality work under minimal supervision
1.5+ years of relevant experience with a portfolio showcasing design capabilities
Good Excel skills and some data visualization experience would be advantageous
Legally authorized to live and work in South Africa without employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work setup
6-month initial contract with review and potential 6-month or 12-month rolling extension