Junior Graphic Designer Position at Silvertreebrands

Silvertreebrands, home to innovative brands like UCOOK, is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Junior Graphic Designer to join their creative team in Cape Town. This entry-level role is an exceptional opportunity for a designer with 1-2 years of experience to contribute to a dynamic e-commerce environment. You will be instrumental in creating and adapting digital and video content for various marketing channels, ensuring brand consistency across all assets. The position demands proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, with video editing skills in Premiere Pro being essential. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual with a strong portfolio and a passion for digital design, this role offers a fantastic platform to grow your career within a purpose-driven company.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for an entry-level / junior graphic designer role, the estimated remuneration is approximately R7,000 – R14,000 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and adapt creative for paid media, social media, email, website and other digital channels.
• Create and edit short-form video for social media, Paid Ads, and digital campaigns.
• Adapt existing creative across formats and placements.
• Apply UCOOK’s Brand Guides consistently across all assets.
• Work from creative briefs to produce accurate, polished and technically suitable final assets.
• Collaborate with the Design Lead and wider marketing team to deliver creative assets according to the brief and deadline.
• Contribute to creative brainstorms and concept development.
• Manage multiple briefs and deadlines in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
• Prepare and organise final artwork and video files for delivery across different channels.
• Maintain a sensible filing and back-up system for all creative files, in accordance with UCOOK’s drive policy.
• Stay up to date with relevant design tools, software and digital trends to improve creative output and efficiency.

Why Join the Company

Joining Silvertreebrands means becoming part of a company that builds purpose-driven consumer and digital brands, focusing on amazing customer experiences that are 'Good for you, good for the planet.' As a Junior Graphic Designer, you'll contribute to the visual identity of brands like UCOOK, gaining invaluable experience in digital and video content creation within a thriving e-commerce sector. Silvertreebrands fosters an entrepreneurial and performance-driven culture, offering a unique environment for learning and growth. You'll work alongside a collaborative marketing team, contributing to creative brainstorms and seeing your designs come to life across various platforms, all while being supported in your professional development.

Application Strategy (Exclusive)

1. Showcase a Strong Digital Portfolio: Your portfolio is paramount. Ensure it prominently features digital design work, short-form video editing, and examples of adapting creative across different formats and channels, demonstrating your proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
2. Highlight Brand Guideline Adherence: Emphasise your ability to consistently apply existing brand guidelines. If possible, include examples where you've adapted designs while maintaining strict brand integrity.
3. Demonstrate E-commerce Relevance: In your cover letter, express your understanding of digital marketing and e-commerce design needs. Mention any experience or interest in creating assets for paid media, social media, or website content, specifically for consumer brands.

Interview Preparation

1. "Walk us through a project in your portfolio where you had to adapt a design for multiple digital platforms. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?"
2. "How do you stay updated with the latest design tools, software, and digital trends, and how do you incorporate new learnings into your work?"
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How to Apply

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• Relevant qualification in Graphic Design.
• Entry-level role, with 1–2 years’ relevant experience advantageous.
• Experience in digital design and video is essential; POS, packaging and print experience advantageous.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating quality execution across a range of marketing assets.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
• Video editing skills in Premiere Pro; After Effects experience advantageous.
• Ability to apply existing brand guidelines accurately across multiple platforms.
• Competent in Google Workspace; project management tools advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently to deadlines.
• Comfortable receiving feedback and making amends efficiently.
• Familiarity with social media and digital advertising formats.
• Reliable, organised and detail-oriented.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Adaptable and comfortable working at pace.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and willing to learn.
• Creative and keen to contribute to brainstorms and concept development.