Graphic Designer Intern (12-month contract)

Who we are

We are a leader in mobile technology, providing innovative solutions to 1.2 billion consumers. In an ever-increasing digital world, we help businesses grow their digital reach & toolkits to optimize user experience, increase engagement, attract new customers, and boost their revenues.
Think of performance marketing but on steroids as our top-notch marketeers and engineers build digital journeys through an omnichannel marketing approach like no other. Currently, we work with the biggest names in Telco, Insurance, Education, FMCGs, and Retail in over 45 countries in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and South-East Asia.

About the Role

We are looking for a Graphic Designer Intern to join our team in Johannesburg on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

In this role, you will work closely with the Commercial Product and Marketing teams to create engaging, high-quality visual content across multiple brand channels, including digital, social media, presentations, and print.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career designer to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support the creation of visually compelling assets for digital and print channels
• Design materials for presentations (PowerPoint), social media, newsletters, and marketing campaigns
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring creative concepts to life
• Adapt and optimize existing designs across different formats and platforms
• Contribute ideas and creative input to enhance brand storytelling
• Ensure consistency and quality across all visual outputs

• Recently completed (or currently completing) a Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field
• Up to 1 year of experience (internships, freelance, or academic projects) in graphic and/or digital design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong skills in PowerPoint and presentation design
• A portfolio demonstrating creative thinking and problem-solving through design
• Basic understanding of layout, typography, and branding principles
• Familiarity with tools like Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Good communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Basic knowledge of motion design or animation tools (e.g., After Effects)
• Exposure to video editing or digital content creation
• Any basic programming or web knowledge is a plus

What’s in It for You

• A paid internship program offering hands-on experience working on real business projects
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced designers and marketers
• Opportunity to build a professional portfolio
• A collaborative, inclusive, and learning-focused environment

**Apply with your CV in English and attach your portfolio as a PDF or PPT file - we’d love to see your work!

We offer a competitive base salary and benefits, directly dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and skills. The real excitement comes from working closely with a dynamic, smart, agile, and highly motivated team in a competitive and fast-paced environment.

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Upstream is an equal-opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital, or any other legally protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, the Company prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of personnel actions including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer,and social and recreational programs