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Graphic Design Intern
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Location

Cape Town

Type

internship

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About this role

Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading online Retail / Delivery organisation, is looking for a highly talented Graphic Design Intern to join our team in Cape Town. The Internship Programme will be split between all businesses within the Group, namely: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D.


We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us! 


Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!



  • Scale: Over 2.5 million happy shoppers shop online. Show them what you can do.

  • Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Work alongside industry leaders and upskill yourself in record time.

  • Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, TFS and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance. 


Requirements:


Qualifications & Experience:


N6 Certificate in Graphic design or a related field.


The skills we need:



  • Basic to intermediate proficiency in design software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign or equivalent).

  • General computer literacy, including file management, email communication, and collaboration tools.

  • Ability to follow brand guidelines and apply feedback accurately.

  • Basic understanding of digital and print design principles (layout, typography, colour, resolution).

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

  • Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written).

  • Willingness to ask questions, contribute ideas, and voice opinions constructively;

  • Strong problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach to tasks.


Attributes required: 



  • Collaborative

  • Creative Energy

  • Hands on

  • Have an opinion and voice it

  • Strong communication skills

  • Strong problem solving skills


Key Responsibilities



  • Basic to intermediate proficiency in design software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign or equivalent).

  • General computer literacy, including file management, email communication, and collaboration tools.

  • Ability to follow brand guidelines and apply feedback accurately.

  • Basic understanding of digital and print design principles (layout, typography, colour, resolution).


This is a 12-month contract position.


High Level: 


At the takealot Group, our Internship Programme will help you build both technical and soft-skills to launch your career, learning from the best in the business. The Internship program will prepare you for a career in a large-scale and fast-paced environment.


Every selected Intern gains unique insights into the e-commerce environment with vast amounts of practical experience from daily exposure to a broad range of skills. The program consists of various technical and soft skill courses where you will receive training on a variety of areas.


You’ll be working with some of the strongest professionals South Africa has to offer who bring experience from a multitude of Great Industries.

Other facts

Tech stack
Graphic Design,Adobe Illustrator,Photoshop,InDesign,Computer Literacy,Brand Guidelines,Digital Design,Print Design,Collaboration,Communication Skills,Problem Solving,Creativity,Teamwork,Feedback Application,Layout Principles,Typography,Colour Theory

About takealot.com

Takealot is South Africa’s #1 shopping app, on a mission to change lives for the better through e-commerce. Since 2011, we’ve delivered happiness to millions of South Africans through our commitment to exceptional service, unbeatable range, and trusted delivery. With millions of products and a delivery network that reaches every corner of South Africa, we’re not just delivering packages, we’re delivering possibilities. From supporting over 12,000 small businesses through our marketplace to creating thousands of jobs through our ecosystem, we truly believe that e-commerce is a force for good. Because when South Africa wins, we all win. And that’s happy, delivered.

Need help or have a question?
Reach out to us via our Help Center for assistance https://www.takealot.com/help-centre

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Retail
Founding Year: 2011

What you'll do

  • The intern will work with design software to create visual content while following brand guidelines and applying feedback. They will also collaborate within a team environment and contribute ideas.

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Why join takealot.com as a Graphic Design Intern?

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