Intern Designer (Brand, Motion & UI)
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Intern Designer (Brand Motion & UI)
Were looking for a curious motivated Intern Designerwith a passion for brand motion and emerging digital design. This role is ideal for someone eager to build strong foundations across visual identity motion design UI basics and design systems thinking while learning how modern creative teams work.
What Youll Be Doing
Supporting the creation of brand identities and visual systemsacross multiple touchpoints
Assisting with motion design and animationfor digital social and brand applications
Contributing to UI design work including layouts components and screen-based design
Helping build and apply design systems(typography colour grids motion rules components)
Working with photography illustration motion and layout to bring ideas to life
Using and experimenting with AI-powered design toolsas part of concepting iteration and production
Preparing assets for different platforms formats and roll-outs
Collaborating with designers motion artists and strategists across teams
Required Technical Skills
Solid understanding of design fundamentals: typography colour layout and motion
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite(Photoshop Illustrator InDesign)
Working knowledge of Figma(including components and basic system thinking)
Basic to intermediate motion design skillsusing After Effects
Understanding of motion principles: timing rhythm storytelling
Basic video editing knowledge (Premiere Pro DaVinci Resolve or similar)
Familiarity with designing for screens and digital platforms(web mobile social)
Awareness of AI design tools(e.g. generative image motion layout or ideation tools) and a willingness to learn how to use them responsibly and creatively
Beneficial (But Not Essential)
Introductory knowledge of 3D tools(Cinema 4D Blender)
Understanding of video optimisation(compression GIFs banners exports)
Exposure to UI/UX principlesand interaction design basics
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail
Adaptable curious and eager to learn
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
A strong work ethic and positive attitude
Genuine passion for design craft and emerging technologies
Working With Us
Joining Dentsu Creativemeans becoming part of a global creative network delivering ideas that come alive in new ways. Youll work alongside inspiring people across disciplines and geographies in an inclusive culture where learning never stops. We believe in growing talent shaping ideas creating culture and changing behaviour -together.
Preference will be given in line with Dentsu Creatives Employment Equity Policy.
Note:If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful. Dentsu Creative South Africa reserves the right not to fill the position.
Location: Cape Town
Brand: Dentsu Creative
Contract type: Internship (12 months)
Closing date: 29 March 2026
Location:
Cape TownBrand:
Dentsu CreativeTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Student/Intern (Fixed Term) (Fixed Term)Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- CSS
- InVision
- HTML5
- Ux
- Usability
- Wireframing
- Fireworks
- UI
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Responsive Web Design
- Sketch
About Company
Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries.
