Junior Design Assistant Intern - 6 months Contract

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Bryanston, Gauteng, South Africa on site Until 8/25/2026 1+ years exp First posted June 26, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description

The Junior Design Assistant Intern supports the marketing team in producing visual assets for marketing campaigns, digital platforms, and internal communications. This role provides an opportunity for a developing designer to gain practical experience in a professional marketing environment while contributing to the production of high-quality creative work across multiple marketing channels.

The role will assist in the creation, preparation, and adaptation of visual materials while learning brand standards, creative processes, and marketing design principles.

Requirements

The Junior Design Assistant Intern supports the marketing team in producing visual assets for marketing campaigns, digital platforms, and internal communications. This role provides an opportunity for a developing designer to gain practical experience in a professional marketing environment while contributing to the production of high-quality creative work across multiple marketing channels.

The role will assist in the creation, preparation, and adaptation of visual materials while learning brand standards, creative processes, and marketing design principles.

Key Responsibilities:

1.     Design Production Support

  • Assist the Senior Graphic Designer in producing visual assets for marketing campaigns
  • Adapt and resize creative assets for different formats and platforms
  • Prepare graphics for digital channels including social media, websites, email campaigns, and presentations
  • Support the creation of visual elements for reports, infographics, and marketing documents
  • Assist with formatting presentations and marketing collateral

2.     Brand and Visual Consistency

  • Ensure all design work follows Lightstone’s brand guidelines and visual standards
  • Assist in maintaining consistent visual identity across marketing materials
  • Prepare templates and design assets that can be used by the wider marketing team
  • Learn and apply best practices for professional brand execution

3.     Campaign and Content Support

  • Support the design of visual content for marketing campaigns and digital initiatives
  • Assist in preparing design assets for events, webinars, and promotional activities
  • Collaborate with marketing managers to develop visuals that support campaign messaging
  • Assist in preparing creative materials for internal communications and company initiatives

4.     Design Asset Management

  • Organise and maintain design files, templates, and asset libraries
  • Ensure correct file formats and versions are maintained
  • Assist with preparing files for print or digital distribution
  • Maintain shared folders and design archives

5.     Event Support

  • Preparing branded materials and print material for events, conferences and exhibitions
  • Support the marketing team in organising event logistics related to the brand presence and promotional items at events

 Qualifications/Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia Design, or related field

Experience

  • 1-2 years’ experience in marketing, product, design or related field
  • A portfolio demonstrating design ability and creativity
  • Basic experience with design tools through coursework or personal projects
  • Exposure to digital design, branding, or marketing design is advantageous

Technical skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Basic layout and typography principles
  • Digital design for social media and web platforms
  • Presentation design (PowerPoint or Google Slides)
  • Familiarity with project management tools is advantageous

Non-technical skills

To excel in this role, we are looking for candidates who possess the following skills and qualities:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Creativity and visual curiosity
  • Ability to follow brand guidelines and design instructions
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks

If you possess these skills and qualities, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity and join our Marketing team

About us

Lightstone is an intelligent solutions company with strong, industry-specific expertise and core capabilities in data management, GIS, analytics, and software development. We specialize in delivering integrated, online knowledge solutions, batch and real-time data quality solutions, and a broad range of geo-spatial and analytic projects to a range of property, auto, business to consumer, government, and financial services clients.

We hire exceptional people and provide them with an environment where they can excel. Our non-corporate culture encourages flexibility, collaboration, and innovation.

About this role

Summary

Assist in creating visual assets, maintain brand standards, support marketing campaigns.

Job title

Junior Design Assistant Intern

Experience level

1-2 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

marketing

Location requirements

Bryanston, South Africa, remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

adobe creative suitelayouttypographydigital designpresentation design

Preferred skills

project management

Specializations

visual assetsbrandingdigital designprint materials
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Johannesburg, South Africa

On-site City