Junior Designer

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Junior Designer
Location: Hybrid – Johannesburg (Melrose Arch)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Financial Services | SaaS | Design

WatersEdge Solutions is looking for a passionate and detail-driven Junior Designer to join a growing creative team within a leading fintech environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a design graduate or early-career creative to grow their portfolio while working on high-impact, real-world projects—from digital content to branded collateral.

About the Role
As Junior Designer, you’ll support a multidisciplinary design team across various internal and client-facing projects. You’ll contribute to creating professional, on-brand design assets for social media, presentations, digital campaigns, and print materials. You’ll also be exposed to product design, marketing strategy, and branding best practices in a fast-paced, B2B software environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design digital and print-ready graphics for social media, presentations, and marketing collateral

• Edit, retouch, and optimise images for various media formats

• Follow brand guidelines and support senior designers on layout and production tasks

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and present creative ideas

• Prepare final artwork files for production or upload

• Accept and apply feedback constructively during reviews

What You’ll Bring

• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (image editing, illustration, vector design)

• Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign for layout and print design

• Basic understanding of animation or video tools (e.g., After Effects or Premiere Pro) is a plus

• Solid grasp of typography, colour theory, and visual hierarchy

• Comfortable designing in PowerPoint and Canva

• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and work with a high level of accuracy

• Strong communication skills and a growth-oriented mindset

• A portfolio showcasing original work using Adobe Creative Cloud

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with basic motion graphics or video editing

• Exposure to tech or financial services design environments

• Willingness to learn new platforms and design software

What’s On Offer

• Join a fast-growing tech team with a close-knit, collaborative work culture

• Exposure to international design standards and multi-industry campaigns

• Clear career development opportunities, with potential for rapid progression

• Flexible work model with a focus on output, creativity, and quality

• Supportive environment with access to world-class infrastructure and creative tools

Company Culture
At WatersEdge Solutions, we work with forward-thinking teams that value design excellence, creativity, and growth. You’ll be part of a dynamic and diverse creative culture where your work directly impacts brand presence and customer experience. Our client fosters innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance—where good design is seen as a key driver of business value.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.