Junior Graphic Designer

SUMMARY:
Junior Graphic Designer
An established business within the printing industry is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support its creative and print production operations on a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will create and prepare artwork for printed marketing and promotional materials, ensuring that designs align with branding guidelines and technical printing requirements. The ideal candidate must be proficient in CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Suite and be able to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment. The position to be based in Woodmead, Gauteng.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements: Essential: Strong working knowledge of CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Previous graphic design experience, preferably in a printing or commercial print environment. Understanding of print-ready file preparation and basic commercial printing processes. Good knowledge of layout, colour, typography and visual composition. Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify artwork errors. Ability to manage multiple assignments, handle revisions and work under pressure. Good communication and teamwork skills. A portfolio showcasing graphic design work, ideally including printed materials. A relevant Graphic Design qualification would be beneficial but is not essential. Roles and Responsibilities: Create and modify artwork for corporate stationery, brochures, flyers, packaging, advertising and promotional materials. Prepare final artwork files for printing and verify designs for accuracy before production. Interpret design briefs and develop appropriate layouts and visual concepts. Implement amendments following client feedback and internal quality reviews. Liaise with production colleagues to ensure artwork is technically suitable for printing. Maintain consistency in colours, typography, layouts and brand identity. Organise digital artwork, templates and design resources for efficient workflow. Prioritise assigned tasks and complete projects within agreed turnaround times. Closing Date: Submissions for this vacancy will close on 3 October 2026 , however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position until 21 November 2026 . Please Note: Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we do our utmost best to respond to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in direct contact with you. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will, however, keep your details on our database for future opportunities. PoPI Act: Marvel Placement Consultants adhere to the provisions of the POPI Act (Act No. 4 of 2013: Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that \"Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive.\"pf