# Junior Design Assistant Intern - 6 months Contract

> Talent Engine · Bryanston, South Africa (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-06-26

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Lightstone Property

## 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.

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