[Hiring] Graphic Design Internship @Studio Vanta

Role Description

Studio Vanta is a Centurion-based design studio creating bold, functional digital experiences for startups, creators, and communities. We're looking for passionate, curious, and motivated graphic design students or recent graduates to join our 3-month internship programme. This internship is ideal for emerging designers looking to build real-world experience in branding, website design, and social media design, under the mentorship of an experienced designer.

This is an unpaid internship opportunity with flexible hours (6–10 hours/week), ideal for students needing practical experience while studying or freelancing.

Tasks

• What You'll Learn
  • Branding systems and identity design (logos, type, colour, brand kits)
  • Website wireframes and visual design (using tools like Figma)
  • Social media content creation and layout
  • How to structure design presentations and pitch ideas
• What You'll Do
  • Assist in developing brand and web design concepts
  • Create mockups, layouts, and design assets for social platforms
  • Shadow real client projects and participate in creative reviews
  • Receive weekly feedback and mentorship
  • Collaborate asynchronously with the team via Slack, Figma, Notion, or similar tools

Requirements

• 6–10 hours per week (flexible schedule)
• 3-month internship, with possible extension based on learner's interest
• You’re a current design student or recent graduate (graphic/digital/communication/UI/UX design)
• Good eye for layout, typography, and colour
• Eager to learn, open to feedback, and reliable
• Must have own laptop
• South Africa only

Tools You'll Use

• We primarily use Figma and Canva, both are free to use.
• If you already have access to Adobe (through school or personal license), you’re welcome to use it, but it’s not required.

Benefits

• A letter of recommendation upon successful completion
• The freedom to use any work you’ve contributed to in your portfolio
• Weekly mentorship and design critiques to help grow your skills
• Real-world insight into creative client work and studio processes
• Flexibility to work remotely on your own time (no fixed hours)

Applications

Please include a link to your portfolio or samples of your work along with your CV. Applications without any work samples will not be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short async task and a quick Google Meet interview.

This is a learning-focused internship, NOT a full-time or paid position. No formal employment relationship is created. All interns will receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion.

Do not contact us directly. We will contact you. Whatsapp messages will not be tolerated.

Company Description

We believe great design is quiet confidence: no fluff, just clarity, presence, and purpose.