Graphic Designer Intern

Overview of position:

• CTG provides staffing solutions for humanitarian & development projects in 15 fragile & conflict affected states assisting with disaster relief, peace building, humanitarian aid & development programs through our specialised recruitment, HR management & operational services.
• CTG stands for Committed To Good. With an ethical approach at the heart of all that we do, it is a description that makes us proud.
• CTG forms part of the Chelsea Group, that provides world class services & integrated solutions through our innovative group of companies. The group provides a complementary range of services from aviation security & risk management to clean water systems, remote site solutions & leadership development.
• We are proud to help governments, corporations & nonprofits to further their missions, creating foundations for growth.
• www.chelseagroupworldwide.com
• www.ctg.org

Role objectives:
The ideal candidate would be highly motivated & experienced in digital & graphic design & working with the Adobe creative suite. The candidate will be required to deliver a variety of visual content across the company with guidance & support from the Group Graphic Designer. Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Shadowing the Group Graphic Designer & supporting her with her design project pipeline.
• Using relevant design software to produce high quality, captivating & innovative visuals.
• Development of designs based on briefings.
• Development of visual aids, visualisations & infographics.
• Support Social Media Managers in development of visuals & imaging.
• Designing collateral for both digital & print (flyers, reports, brochures).
• Do occasional photo editing & retouching in photoshop.
• Occasional vector editing in illustrator.
• Development of customised, on brand, power point templates based on briefs provided.
• Formatting of power point & word documents developed by other staff members to ensure neatness & alignment with the brand.
• Development of visual aids, visualisations & infographics in power point / word.

Project reporting:

• This role will work closely with the Group Graphic Designer.

Key competencies:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a minimum of 3 year graphic design program.
• Able to join our office in Newlands, Cape Town.
• Proficiency in Adobe creative suite (photoshop, illustrator, indesign) & Microsoft Office (word & power point), with an interest in video & animation.
• Understanding & separating different brand identities.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A strong portfolio that showcases your design skills & creativity.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.