Junior Graphic Designer

<h1>Role Overview</h1> <p>Are you a creative thinker with a passion for design and a portfolio full of ideas? We want to see what you can create.</p> <p>Melodica Music &amp; Dance Academy is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Junior Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team.</p> <p>We are particularly interested in fresh graduates and emerging creative talent who have a strong eye for design, enjoy experimenting with new ideas and want an opportunity to develop their skills in a dynamic, creative business.</p> <p>You will help bring our brands, campaigns and ideas to life through engaging visual content across social media, digital marketing, print, events and other business communications.</p> <p>We are not looking for years of professional experience. We are looking for creativity, originality, strong design fundamentals and a genuine passion for visual communication.</p> <p>Whether your portfolio comes from university projects, internships, freelance work or personal creative projects, we would love to see it.</p> <h3>Key Responsibilities</h3> <p><strong>Creative Design &amp; Concept Development</strong></p> <ul><li>Develop original visual ideas and creative concepts for marketing campaigns and business requirements.</li><li>Translate creative briefs into engaging, visually appealing designs.</li><li>Contribute fresh ideas and creative approaches to campaigns and promotional activities.</li><li>Explore different layouts, styles, typography and visual treatments to communicate messages effectively.</li></ul> <p><strong>Digital &amp; Social Media Design</strong></p> <ul><li>Create graphics for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, websites and digital advertising.</li><li>Design social media posts, stories, promotional banners and campaign visuals.</li><li>Adapt creative concepts into different sizes and formats for digital platforms.</li><li>Stay informed about current social media trends and emerging design styles.</li></ul> <p><strong>Branding &amp; Marketing Materials</strong></p> <ul><li>Support graphic design requirements for Melodica and its group of companies.</li><li>Produce artwork for brochures, flyers, posters, presentations, events, in-store displays and promotional materials.</li><li>Apply brand guidelines consistently across different creative projects.</li><li>Prepare accurate, high-quality artwork suitable for digital and print production.</li></ul> <p><strong>AI &amp; Creative Technology</strong></p> <ul><li>Explore AI-powered design and creative tools to support idea generation and content creation.</li><li>Use AI tools responsibly to improve creative workflows and efficiency.</li><li>Stay curious about new technologies, design applications and creative techniques.</li><li>Combine AI-assisted tools with strong design fundamentals and original creative thinking.</li></ul> <p><strong>Video &amp; Motion Graphics</strong></p> <ul><li>Support the creation of short-form videos, reels and animated social media content.</li><li>Assist with basic video editing, transitions, text overlays and motion graphics.</li><li>Develop additional skills in video, animation and multimedia content creation.</li></ul> <p><strong>Collaboration &amp; Creative Development</strong></p> <ul><li>Work closely with the Marketing team to understand design briefs and campaign objectives.</li><li>Manage assigned creative tasks and deliver work within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Respond positively to feedback and refine designs to achieve the required standards.</li><li>Continuously develop your design skills, technical knowledge and creative capabilities.</li></ul> <h3>Candidate Requirements</h3> <p><strong>Education &amp; Experience</strong></p> <ul><li>Recent graduate or junior designer with <strong>0–2 years of experience</strong>.</li><li>Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia, Fine Arts or a related creative discipline preferred.</li><li>Applications from talented self-taught designers with strong portfolios are also welcome.</li><li>Internship, freelance, university or personal project experience is acceptable.</li></ul> <p><strong>Creative &amp; Technical Skills</strong></p> <ul><li>A portfolio demonstrating creativity, originality and a good understanding of visual design.</li><li>Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, or comparable professional design tools.</li><li>Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Canva, Figma or similar applications is advantageous.</li><li>Basic understanding of typography, colour, composition, layout and visual hierarchy.</li><li>Interest in social media design, digital marketing and visual storytelling.</li><li>Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools is an advantage.</li><li>Basic video editing or motion graphics skills are desirable but not essential.</li></ul> <p><strong>Personal Attributes</strong></p> <ul><li>Naturally creative, curious and willing to experiment with new ideas.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.</li><li>Eager to learn, improve and develop professionally.</li><li>Comfortable receiving feedback and exploring alternative creative approaches.</li><li>Organised, dependable and able to manage multiple assignments.</li><li>Positive, collaborative and enthusiastic about working in a creative environment.</li></ul> <h3>Why Join Melodica?</h3> <ul><li>Gain hands-on experience creating content for an established music, dance and retail business.</li><li>Work on a wide variety of creative projects across digital, print, events and marketing campaigns.</li><li>See your creative work used in real campaigns and across our business.</li><li>Build your professional portfolio while developing your technical and creative skills.</li><li>Join a collaborative team where fresh ideas and creativity are encouraged.</li></ul> <h3>Important – Portfolio Required</h3> <p><strong>Your portfolio matters more to us than your years of experience.</strong></p> <p>Please include a link to your portfolio when applying. This can include university assignments, personal projects, freelance work, internships or independently developed creative concepts.</p> <p>We are particularly interested in seeing examples that demonstrate original thinking, strong visual design and your ability to turn an idea into something engaging.</p> <p>Applications without a portfolio may not be considered.</p>