Junior Graphic Designer at The Beekman Group, Apply now!

Job Details

📌 Job Title: Junior Graphic Designer
🏢 Company: Beekman Group
📍 Location: Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time
🎓 Experience Level: Junior / Graduate
🔖 Reference Number: Ref 16/04
🏢 Workplace Type: On-site

Company Overview

Beekman Group is one of South Africa’s leading companies in the development and management of property and leisure destinations. With a reputation for innovation and excellence, the company manages a wide range of hospitality, tourism and property projects across the country.

Working at the company’s head office in Port Shepstone offers an exciting opportunity to join a professional and creative environment where new ideas and strong design skills are valued.

Job Overview

The Junior Graphic Designer role is ideal for a recent graduate who is passionate about visual communication and digital content creation. The successful candidate will assist with the development of online content, visual presentations, copy layouts and marketing materials.

You will play a key role in supporting quarterly marketing campaigns, creating content for digital and multimedia platforms and helping to roll out new design projects. This position suits someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing accurate and visually appealing work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design online content, layouts and visual presentations
• Create graphics and supporting copy for publications and marketing material
• Assist with the launch and rollout of new projects
• Coordinate and produce online items required for quarterly marketing campaigns
• Develop creative content for multimedia devices and digital platforms
• Prepare artwork for print production and pre-production processes
• Ensure all designs meet brand guidelines and quality standards
• Review layouts carefully for spelling, alignment and overall accuracy
• Translate creative briefs into polished and consistent final designs
• Work closely with the marketing and project teams to meet deadlines
• Manage multiple design tasks and adjust to changing priorities

Qualifications

Education

• Matric / Grade 12
• Graphic Design Degree or Diploma

Experience

• Suitable for a recent graduate or junior designer
• Previous exposure to graphic design projects, internships or freelance work will be advantageous
• Experience with print production and print pre-production processes is beneficial

Skills

• Strong creative thinking and artistic ability
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to work under pressure and manage shifting priorities
• Strong attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to work accurately from a design brief
• Good time-management and deadline-driven approach
• Ability to review and refine work proactively

Essential Software Skills

• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Basic HTML knowledge

Additional Software Skills

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Dreamweaver or similar software
• Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the wider Adobe Creative Suite

CV Tips

To improve your application for this Junior Graphic Designer role:

• Include a professional portfolio showing design work completed during the past 12 months
• Showcase a mix of digital, print and marketing-related projects
• Highlight your experience using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Include examples that demonstrate creativity, attention to detail and layout skills
• Tailor your CV to emphasise your design qualification and any relevant internships or freelance work
• Keep your portfolio well organised and ensure all work is clearly labelled
• Proofread your CV and portfolio carefully before submitting

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Opportunity to begin your career with a leading South African company
• Gain hands-on experience in digital, print and multimedia design
• Exposure to real-world marketing campaigns and creative projects
• Work in a collaborative and professional environment
• Opportunity to build a strong portfolio and develop valuable industry skills
• Career growth potential within a respected organisation

Company Policy

Beekman Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. In line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan, preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

The company values diversity, professionalism and equal opportunity, and all applications are treated confidentially. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.