37 Design Assistant jobs in South Africa

6-Month Contract

The Marketing & Design Assistant will support the execution of marketing campaigns by assisting with design tasks and handling email marketing execution. This role also includes responsibility for the coordination and management of marketing collateral for general use and events. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organised, and a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced marketing environment.

Role Responsibilities

1. Design & Content Support

• Create and edit basic visual assets (e.g. banners, social media visuals, brochures).
• Ensure that all materials align with the company's brand guidelines and tone.

2. Email Marketing Execution

• Design, build, and schedule emails in tools such as Everlytic and Hubspot.
• Set up and manage distribution lists.
• Coordinate approvals and QA before distribution.

3. Marketing Collateral Management

• Assist in the management of marketing collateral stock, including storage, tracking, and inventory control.
• Coordinate the preparation and packing of collateral for campaigns, activations, and events.

4. Event Support

• Assist with the packaging of branded materials and printed collateral for events, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Support the marketing team in organising event logistics related to brand presence and promotional items.

5. General Administration & Team Support

Maintain marketing folders, shared drives, and reference materials.

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the marketing team. Singh

Qualifications/ Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in graphic design or a related field.
• Basic experience in graphic design for digital and print platforms.
• Exposure to working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment is advantageous.
• Experience supporting email marketing campaigns and managing distribution lists is advantageous.

Technical skills

• Basic design skills in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in Figma or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with email marketing tools such as Everlytic HubSpot, or similar.
• Comfortable working with project management platforms (e.g. Trello, Microsoft Planner, ).
• Strong computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office).

Non-technical skills

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to take initiative and manage time effectively.

• Proactive team player with a problem-solving mindset.

• Willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic team environment.

6-Month Contract

The Marketing & Design Assistant will support the execution of marketing campaigns by assisting with design tasks and handling email marketing execution. This role also includes responsibility for the coordination and management of marketing collateral for general use and events. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organised, and a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced marketing environment.

Role Responsibilities

1. Design & Content Support

• Create and edit basic visual assets (e.g. banners, social media visuals, brochures).
• Ensure that all materials align with the company's brand guidelines and tone.

2. Email Marketing Execution

• Design, build, and schedule emails in tools such as Everlytic and Hubspot.
• Set up and manage distribution lists.
• Coordinate approvals and QA before distribution.

3. Marketing Collateral Management

• Assist in the management of marketing collateral stock, including storage, tracking, and inventory control.
• Coordinate the preparation and packing of collateral for campaigns, activations, and events.

4. Event Support

• Assist with the packaging of branded materials and printed collateral for events, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Support the marketing team in organising event logistics related to brand presence and promotional items.

5. General Administration & Team Support

Maintain marketing folders, shared drives, and reference materials.

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the marketing team. Singh

Qualifications/ Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in graphic design or a related field.
• Basic experience in graphic design for digital and print platforms.
• Exposure to working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment is advantageous.
• Experience supporting email marketing campaigns and managing distribution lists is advantageous.

Technical skills

• Basic design skills in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in Figma or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with email marketing tools such as Everlytic HubSpot, or similar.
• Comfortable working with project management platforms (e.g. Trello, Microsoft Planner, ).
• Strong computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office).

Non-technical skills

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to take initiative and manage time effectively.

• Proactive team player with a problem-solving mindset.

• Willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic team environment.

6-Month Contract
The Marketing & Design Assistant will support the execution of marketing campaigns by assisting with design tasks and handling email marketing execution. This role also includes responsibility for the coordination and management of marketing collateral for general use and events. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organised, and a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced marketing environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Design & Content Support
• Create and edit basic visual assets (e.g. banners, social media visuals, brochures)
• Ensure that all materials align with the company's brand guidelines and tone
• Email Marketing Execution
• Design, build, and schedule emails in tools such as Everlytic and Hubspot
• Set up and manage distribution lists
• Coordinate approvals and QA before distribution
• Marketing Collateral Management
• Assist in the management of marketing collateral stock, including storage, tracking, and inventory control
• Coordinate the preparation and packing of collateral for campaigns, activations, and events
• Event Support
• Assist with the packaging of branded materials and printed collateral for events, conferences, and exhibitions
• Support the marketing team in organising event logistics related to brand presence and promotional items
• General Administration & Team Support

Maintain marketing folders, shared drives, and reference materials.

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the marketing team.
Singh
Requirements
Qualifications/ Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in graphic design or a related field
• Basic experience in graphic design for digital and print platforms
• Exposure to working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment is advantageous
• Experience supporting email marketing campaigns and managing distribution lists is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Basic design skills in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
• Proficiency in Figma or willingness to learn
• Familiarity with email marketing tools such as Everlytic HubSpot, or similar
• Comfortable working with project management platforms (e.g. Trello, Microsoft Planner, )
• Strong computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office)

Non-technical Skills

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to take initiative and manage time effectively
• Proactive team player with a problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic team environment

6-Month Contract

The Marketing & Design Assistant will support the execution of marketing campaigns by assisting with design tasks and handling email marketing execution. This role also includes responsibility for the coordination and management of marketing collateral for general use and events. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organised, and a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced marketing environment.

Role Responsibilities

1. Design & Content Support

• Create and edit basic visual assets (e.g. banners, social media visuals, brochures).
• Ensure that all materials align with the company's brand guidelines and tone.

2. Email Marketing Execution

• Design, build, and schedule emails in tools such as Everlytic and Hubspot.
• Set up and manage distribution lists.
• Coordinate approvals and QA before distribution.

3. Marketing Collateral Management

• Assist in the management of marketing collateral stock, including storage, tracking, and inventory control.
• Coordinate the preparation and packing of collateral for campaigns, activations, and events.

4. Event Support

• Assist with the packaging of branded materials and printed collateral for events, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Support the marketing team in organising event logistics related to brand presence and promotional items.

5. General Administration & Team Support

Maintain marketing folders, shared drives, and reference materials.

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the marketing team. Singh

Qualifications/ Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in graphic design or a related field.
• Basic experience in graphic design for digital and print platforms.
• Exposure to working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment is advantageous.
• Experience supporting email marketing campaigns and managing distribution lists is advantageous.

Technical skills

• Basic design skills in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in Figma or willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with email marketing tools such as Everlytic HubSpot, or similar.
• Comfortable working with project management platforms (e.g. Trello, Microsoft Planner, ).
• Strong computer literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office).

Non-technical skills

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to take initiative and manage time effectively.

• Proactive team player with a problem-solving mindset.

• Willingness to learn and grow within a dynamic team environment.

StyleSociety has an exciting opportunity for a young creative to join our team as a Creative Design Assistant .

You would assist with content creation and delivery of digital and fashion projects. Your typical day would be spent working alongside our Fashion Director, at the StyleSociety HQ’s, styling, sourcing, mood boarding, brainstorming, planning and implementing marketing strategies for social and events. Be prepared for some office administration and personal assistant duties as well.

This position would suit a tenacious, good communicator with a can-do attitude. We are not too keen on the princess types! This is not a work from home opportunity. This is a full-time position and you will be required to work from our offices based in the Cape Winelands.

Your duties would include the following:

1. Assist in developing proposals and fashion stories for our brands.
2. Researching unique ideas for styling, social and events.
3. Sourcing and researching for props and supplies.
4. Taking photos.
5. Recording videos.
6. Editing photos and videos.

Requirements:

• Organised.
• Creative.
• Detail-oriented.
• Eye for Design.
• Visually analytical.
• Experience with natural light photography, editing and creating video content.
• Proficient in Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Copywriting.
• Styling, Art or Design experience an advantage.

The working hours are 9.30 am to 4.30 pm – Mondays to Fridays.

IF YOU MEET ALL THESE REQUIREMENTS, WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU.

In your application, please include:

• Cover letter with your updated résumé.
• Headshot photo.
• LinkedIn URL.
• Your ideal work schedule.

• Introduce yourself, and tell us a little about what you love and why you’re applying for this position.
• Why do you want to work at StyleSociety?
• Please remember to send a short resume and links supporting your creative experience and strengths.
• We would love to see links to all your socials – especially Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter.
• Tell us about your past creative positions and what you will bring to the brand?

IMPORTANT:
Candidates who have competing interests or loyalties and are involved in any conflicting fashion, style, online businesses will not be considered for this vacancy.

You can send applications directly to:
Kumari Govender

Please Note: Applications for this position are now CLOSED. We will contact all shortlisted candidates to arrange interviews. Due to the volume of applications received – only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company Description

The Gary Rom Group has a significant presence in South Africa with 31 franchises, which continue to grow. This includes 14 luxury hair salons and 17 premium barber shops located in Gauteng, the Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. Our rigorous approach to education ensures top-level service from our salon professionals, leading to an exceptional client experience. By adhering to meticulously developed processes, our stylists and barbers achieve industry-leading standards and earn competitive salaries. Gary Rom's extensive experience in training professionals worldwide forms the foundation of the Gary Rom brand.

Role Description

This is a part-time on-site role for a Marketing and Graphic Design Assistant in South Africa. The Marketing and Graphic Design Assistant will handle daily tasks including creating visual content, assisting with marketing campaigns, managing social media accounts, and supporting overall brand strategies. The role will involve collaborating with the marketing team and other departments to produce high-quality graphics and promotional materials.

Qualifications

• Graphic design skills including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience in digital marketing and social media management
• Ability to develop and execute marketing strategies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in the beauty or hair care industry is a plus
• Relevant academic qualifications such as a degree or diploma in Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field

Job Classification

Job req

Closing date - 12 September 2025

Job Family

Information Technology

Career Stream

Design

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Operations

FAIS Affected

Job Purpose

To provide support to the Design team by ensuring the design team can efficiently and effectively work through internal process management and collaboration with stakeholders

Job Responsibilities

• Provide a support function with focus on Tools, Process and Governance, Infrastructure, Retention, Education, Evangelization, Budget, Headcount, Resource Management and Onboarding.
• Drive a client centric view point with the internal team.
• Provide guidance on decision making and organising for internal processes.
• Drive the prioritisation of multiple tasks in fast paced environment.
• Ensure flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity in regards to processes with a preference for client centric outcomes
• Deliver on due dates through the timeous documenting and scheduling of reviews.
• Oversee service level agreements with the help of specialist staff and enablement teams by managing and tracing the SLA reviews and by updating appropriate registers and plans accordingly.
• Identify problems, determine the root cause and inform structural solution with the help of specialist staff.
• Monitor and follow up on issues that cause problems to the relevant stakeholders, as well as tracking and monitoring solutions where it applies to their domain of expertise.
• Help drive internal teams to meet their deadlines.
• Manage the implementation of the Knowledge Management Plan and systems, policies and processes.
• Promote Knowledge Management principles, processes and procedures to encourage collaboration and information sharing.
• Produce and distribute management reports by collating the required information.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance processes, systems and policies and document and support implementation of new processes, policies and systems.
• Ensure attention to detail and time management are applied to internal processes.
• Create internal synergy by providing information on progress.
• Work closely with stakeholders to onboard new resources to the team and educate them on policies, systems and processes within the bank.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and demonstrate the values through interaction with team and stakeholders.
• Ensure information is provided correctly to stakeholders by maintaining knowledge sharing within the team.
• Actively work towards building a network across all areas in the bank.
• Prioritize and manage tasks based on delivery dates.
• Do conflict management for the team or internal processes they are responsible business negotiation for the internal processes they are responsible for.
• Manage and facilitate collaboration amongst diverse skillsets, including designers, product owners and developers.
• Use, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and external stakeholders, through the use of customer service skills.
• Meet internal client needs by sending necessary communications to the targeted audience.
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities
• Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.

Job Responsibilities Continue

People Specification

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Preferred Qualification

A design and/or Business qualification

Essential Certifications

Preferred Certifications

Post matric qualification/or professional design qualification or equivalent

Minimum Experience Level

2-3 years experience in operations

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Budgeting
• Resource allocation principles
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Financial Accounting Principles

Behavioural Competencies

• Planning and Organizing
• Decision Making
• Building Partnerships
• Continuous Improvement
• Initiating Action
• Quality Orientation
• Adaptability
• Stress Tolerance

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team

Our client based in Durbanville, in the décor interior designing industry is seeking a dynamic and creative Interior Design / Sales Consultant to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving sales, consulting with clients on design solutions, and promoting their unique printing services on concrete, wood, plaster, bricks, and glass. This position requires a balance of strong sales ability, interior design knowledge, and excellent customer relationship skills. The ideal candidate will have 2 -3 years' experience from this industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Consult with clients to understand their décor and design needs, offering tailored solutions using our specialized printing techniques.

Promote and sell the company's products and services to both residential and commercial clients.

Develop creative concepts and design recommendations that enhance client spaces.

Prepare and deliver client presentations, mood boards, and samples to illustrate design possibilities.

Provide accurate quotations, manage orders, and follow up on leads to secure sales.

Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals.

Collaborate with the production team to ensure designs are accurately executed.

Stay up to date with industry trends, design innovations, and materials to provide clients with cutting-edge solutions.

Attend exhibitions, trade shows, and networking events to promote the brand.

Requirements:

Matric

Tertiary qualification will be adv.

Minimum 2- 3 years' experience from the interior design industry

Proven sales experience, preferably in interior design, décor, or related industries

Own vehicle and valid driver's license

Basic salary on offer + commission.

Skills:

Strong creative and visual skills, with an eye for aesthetics and design detail

Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities

Self-motivated, target-driven, and client-focused

Good command of Afrikaans & English and good interpersonal skills

If you are up for a challenge, apply with your most recent resume & supporting documents (certificates, ID).

Please note should you not receive a response from us within 7 working days; kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We wish you all the best.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R15 000,00 - R18 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

• • Interior Design Lecturer

    
    Inspire the next generation of design thinkers and creators.
    Potchefstroom | R15,000 R28,000 per month

    About Our Client
    Our client is a respected private higher education provider offering accredited programmes across design, business, and applied disciplines. With a strong focus on practical learning, innovation, and academic excellence, the academy equips students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in competitive industries. Their Interior Design department fosters creativity, technical expertise, and professional readiness, providing students with an environment where design ideas can flourish and evolve.

    The Role: Interior Design Lecturer
    As an Interior Design Lecturer, you will be responsible for teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students in design theory, technical skills, and creative application. This role combines academic contribution, research, and student development, with opportunities to shape the curriculum and drive innovative teaching approaches that meet industry standards.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Minimum 2+ years of relevant industry experience in interior design

    • Design and deliver engaging modules aligned with SAQA and CHE standards

    • Teach and integrate practical and digital tools, including AutoCAD and Revit (Adobe Suite an advantage)

    • Guide student learning through lectures, tutorials, mentorship, and professional coaching

    • Contribute to curriculum planning, departmental strategy, and accreditation processes

    • Drive research, consultancy, and course innovation within the Interior Design discipline

    • Engage with industry professionals, moderators, and external networks to strengthen programme relevance

    • Support and monitor student performance, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional growth

    About You

    • Relevant diploma or degree in Interior Design from an accredited institution

    • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit (Adobe Suite is a plus)

    • Previous teaching, lecturing, or training experience highly advantageous

    • Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans

    • Strong interpersonal and rapport-building skills with a people-first approach

    • Effective time management, organisation, and the ability to handle challenges under pressure

    • Passionate about design education, innovation, and contributing to student succes