JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Purpose of the role To support the Senior Graphic Designer and marketing team by producing accurate, on-brand visual content across digital and print channels. The role focuses on executing briefs, adapting approved concepts, maintaining brand standards and helping the team meet day-to-day workflow deadlines. This position is suited to a junior designer who is eager to learn, grow and take increasing ownership over time. Key responsibilities • Support the Senior Graphic Designer with day-to-day design, production and artwork requests. • Interpret design briefs, clarify requirements and deliver assigned work within agreed timelines. • Create and adapt artwork for social media, websites, emailers, digital advertising, posters, flyers, catalogues, point-of-sale material, signage, presentations and internal communications. • Resize, reformat and version approved campaign concepts for different platforms, branches and product groups. • Apply typography, layout, colour, hierarchy and composition principles to all artwork. • Prepare production-ready files for print and digital use, including correct colour modes, bleed, resolution, crop marks and file formats. • Maintain consistent application of Voltex and product-brand guidelines across all touchpoints. • Proofread and preflight artwork for spelling, pricing, product details, image quality and technical accuracy before submission. • Implement feedback accurately and promptly while maintaining organised versions and approval records. • Maintain well-structured working files, templates and asset libraries using agreed naming and filing conventions. • Assist with basic video editing, motion graphics, presentations, photography or content production when required. • Keep assigned tasks updated and communicate early when information, approvals or deadlines may affect delivery. Technical and design skills • Working proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. • A well understanding of typography, visual hierarchy, layout, colour theory, composition and brand consistency. • Practical knowledge of print production and artwork setup, including CMYK versus RGB, bleed, resolution and export settings. • Ability to create platform-appropriate social media content and digital advertising assets. • Basic photo editing, retouching and image manipulation skills. • Familiarity with Canva or similar template-based creative tools is advantageous. • Any exposure to video editing or motion graphics is an advantage only and is not required for the role. • Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Core competencies • Strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality control. • Creative thinking and the ability to translate a brief into clear, engaging visual communication. • Good time management, prioritisation and the ability to manage several assigned tasks at once. • A collaborative attitude, clear communication and confidence to ask questions when a brief is unclear. • Receptiveness to feedback and the ability to apply amendments without losing consistency or accuracy. • Initiative, curiosity and a willingness to learn new software, products and processes. • Reliability, accountability and the ability to work calmly under deadline pressure. • Good organisation, file management and version-control habits. Qualifications and experience • A valid Grade 12 certificate is required. • A diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design or a related field is required.

Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• A valid Grade 12 certificate is required.

• A diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design or a related field is required.

• A portfolio demonstrating layout, typography, branding, digital and print design ability is required.