About the Role

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Junior Graphic Designer to join our creative team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and enjoys taking projects from concept through to print.

You’ll work closely with our sales team, clients, and suppliers to deliver high-quality, on-brand design work that supports both new and existing business.

Key Outcomes (What Success Looks Like)

Design Delivery

• Retail and sales briefs are interpreted accurately and executed creatively.
• Designs are delivered on time, on brief, and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Concepts, mock-ups, presentations, and final artwork meet quality and print-ready standards.
• Minimal rework required due to strong attention to detail and briefing clarity.

Operational Excellence

• Daily tasks are planned and prioritised effectively.
• Planner, ETAs, and weekly reports are kept up to date.
• All artwork is quality-checked before submission and print.
• Templates, sizes, and artwork libraries are accurately maintained.

Collaboration & Communication

• Clear, professional communication with sales, clients, suppliers, and printers.
• Proactive feedback provided on progress, challenges, and clarifications.
• Strong working relationships maintained internally and externally.

Commercial Support

• Design work actively supports sales efforts to win new business and retain existing clients.
• Artwork sizes and specifications are supplied timeously to enable accurate quoting.
• Mock-ups, and print files are completed accurately.

Core Responsibilities

• Interpret briefs and clarify requirements with sales and stakeholders.
• Conceptualise, design, and execute creative work across multiple formats.
• Produce mock-ups, presentations, and final print-ready artwork.
• Apply and maintain strict adherence to brand guidelines.
• Manage repro, DTP, and final quality checks before print.
• Liaise with printers and suppliers; submit artwork correctly.
• Update planners, reports, and KPIs consistently.
• Maintain templates, artwork sizes, and design assets.
• Participate in relevant internal and external meetings.

Competencies & Behaviours

• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Excellent time management in a deadline-driven environment
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Team player with a positive, professional attitude
• Fast learner with strong organisational skills

Technical Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign essential)
• Experience taking campaigns from concept through to print (optional)
• Repro and DTP experience (optional)

Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design
• 0–3 years’ experience in a design studio or agency environment
• Experience with retail or production design (advantageous)

Practical Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport