Creative Graduate (Studio)

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mr D a division of is looking for a talented & self-motivated Creative Graduate to join our Marketing team in Cape Town.

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

Think youve been challenged before Think again!

Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do
Learn: We work with the best of the best and then some.
Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Heres your chance.

Job Title: Creative Graduate Design and Copywriting/Content

Location: Cape Town

Department: Mr D Studio Creative Team

Reports To: Senior Designer with dotted line to Head of Design

Internship period: 12 months

Period: 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2026

Role Overview:

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Creative Graduate to join our design and content development team. This Graduate programme offers a unique opportunity to learn and contribute to exciting projects across a variety of media platforms. Ideal candidates are creative thinkers who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in the development and execution of visually engaging design elements for various projects across various media platforms

- Collaborate with the team to develop innovative proactive concepts for campaigns.

- Support the design team with layout adjustments asset creation and production of visual content (e.g. graphics videos animations).

- Participate in team meetings and contribute fresh ideas to project discussions.

- Conduct research to support design concepts and content development.

- Help maintain and organize digital assets and project files.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Degree in Graphic Design Advertising Journalism or a related field.

- Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign Figma).

- Strong writing skills with an ability to adapt to different tones and styles.

- A keen eye for aesthetics and details in design.

- Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines.

- Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

- A portfolio showcasing skills in both design and writing is highly desirable.

- Basic understanding of multimedia tools and software (e.g. After Effects Premiere Pro) is a plus.

Why Join Us

- Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and inspiring creative environment.

- Collaborate with experienced professionals and make connections in the industry.

- Opportunity to work on a variety of creative projects that influence brand strategies.

- Potential for career growth and full-time opportunities based on performance within the company.

The Environment:

employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic smart customer-centric fun and have the shared ambition of being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
We have fun work hard take ownership work in teams to create solutions and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
We are short on ego and high on output.
We are doers and not only thinkers its all in the execution after all.
We love what we do and what we are creating.

Lets talk about life @ Takealot Group

The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on be the master of your own destiny.
No doors: We arent fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like High five collab and make something great.
Mentorship Program: We arent kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Nows your chance to be one of the best by learning from the best.
Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy Udacity Coursera and more.
Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes think mini golf think good times).
Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling legal support and financial guidance for free anytime anywhere.
Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to).

Like what you see

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

Mr D a division of is looking for a talented & self-motivated Creative Graduate to join our Marketing team in Cape Town.We are a young dynamic hyper growth company looking for smart creative hard-working people with integrity to join us!Think youve been challenged before Think again!Scale: Show the...