About the position
We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Junior Designer to join a pharmaceutical advertising agency. This role is ideal for a designer with strong foundational creative skills and a passion for healthcare communication. This position is based in Sandton.
The Junior Designer will support the creative team by producing high-quality artwork, layouts, and print-ready materials across a range of pharmaceutical brands, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent execution.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Creative Support
Assist in the design and development of promotional materials for pharmaceutical and healthcare clients
Create layouts for both print and digital assets, including:
Detail aids
Patient brochures
Sales force materials
Social media assets
Journal advertisements
Apply brand guidelines consistently across all creative work
Contribute to concept development under the guidance of senior team members
DTP (Desktop Publishing) Skills
Prepare documents for professional print production with strong attention to typography, layout, and formatting
Manage multiple file types and versions efficiently
Ensure correct use of styles, grids, and formatting for clean, polished output
Design, dtp and repo will be a big part of your everyday tasks
Work confidently in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly:
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
AI / Digital - would be a benefit
Animation / GIFs
Reprographic & Print Production Skills
Prepare accurate, press-ready artwork according to printer specifications
Set up files correctly for:
Bleeds, trims, crop marks
CMYK colour profiles
Image resolution standards
Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry requirements, including legal copy and mandatory information
Agency & Team Collaboration
Work closely with designers, copywriters, account managers, and medical copywriters
Take direction and feedback constructively
Support the studio with production tasks and artwork amendments
Maintain organised file structures and version control
Key Skills & Competencies
Essential Skills
Strong design and layout ability with an eye for detail
Solid understanding of typography and print production processes
Competency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign essential)
Good repro and artwork preparation skills
Ability to work accurately under deadlines
Strong organisational and communication skills
Desirable Skills
Basic understanding of medical advertising compliance and approval processes is beneficial
Familiarity with digital formats (HTML banners, email layouts, social content, digital, short videos and gifs
Motion or video editing skills (After Effects/Premiere) a plus
Qualifications & Experience
Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or related field
2 Years studio or agency experience (internships included)
Portfolio demonstrating strong layout, DTP, and print-ready execution
Personal Attributes
Detail-driven and quality focused
Eager to learn and develop within an agency environment
Reliable, proactive, and able to multitask
Passionate about design
Good attitude
Desired Skills:
- advertising
- design
- projects
- pharmaceutical
- design trends
- graphic designer
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Basic Salary
