Visual Design Internship at The Foschini Group

The Foschini Group (TFG) is offering an exciting Visual Design Internship based in the Western Cape. TFG represents an internationally diversified portfolio of 34 lifestyle and apparel brands, dedicated to creating remarkable omnichannel retail experiences. This entry-level role provides early-career creatives with an immersive launchpad to apply visual communication skills within a fast-moving corporate setting.

As a Visual Design Intern, you will collaborate closely with creative and learning teams to produce high-impact learning materials, digital media, presentations, and interactive assets. You will gain hands-on commercial experience translating creative briefs into practical visual solutions while developing a deep understanding of corporate branding and multi-platform design delivery.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Assist in designing visual learning assets, including layout boards, instructional PDF guides, PowerPoint presentations, and digital mailers.
• Support the production and basic editing of video materials for internal learning and brand initiatives.
• Participate in corporate photography and videography shoots, supporting asset preparation and staging.
• Translate creative briefs into clear, compelling, and brand-consistent digital graphic designs.
• Organize visual media assets, maintain digital filing systems, and conduct quality checks across design outputs.
• Research emerging design, social media, retail, and visual communication trends to inspire new creative approaches.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines and communication goals.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

This role suits an imaginative, adaptable, and forward-thinking graduate with a solid grounding in visual hierarchy, typography, and layout principles. You bring an enthusiastic learning attitude, proactive problem-solving capabilities, and a keen eye for aesthetic detail. You are eager to experiment with modern creative technologies while consistently maintaining brand identity standards.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Interns at TFG receive structured workplace mentorship from senior design practitioners and digital media specialists. This placement provides real-world portfolio exposure, sharpens technical software proficiency, and establishes foundational industry connections that can lead to permanent junior graphic design, digital content creation, or instructional design roles across the retail portfolio.

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 a corporate visual design intern or multimedia graduate, the estimated remuneration is approximately R8,000 – R13,000 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.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Eligible candidates should submit their application online via the official TFG careers portal before the deadline of 16 November 2026. Please ensure your digital portfolio link or work samples are included with your resume to demonstrate your creative capabilities.

• A Degree, National Diploma, or relevant 3-year qualification in Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Visual Communication, or a related creative discipline.
• A comprehensive digital portfolio demonstrating academic, freelance, or personal design projects.
• Working proficiency in core creative software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign.
• Familiarity with foundational design principles covering layout composition, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Exposure to video editing or generative digital tools (such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Canva, or AI content applications) is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to articulate design concepts effectively.