Communication Design Internship

Established in 2004 OLIVER is the worlds first and only specialist in designing building and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40 countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group were at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency spark creativity and drive insightful decision-making empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Communication Design Intern

Location: Durban South Africa (Hybrid 3 days a week in Studio)

About the role:

OLIVER South Africas Communication Design Internship Programme is a 12-month opportunity offering practical experience in conceptual thinking visual communication and creative design within a fast-paced marketing environment.

Working alongside experienced designers creative leads and client services teams you will learn how to interpret briefs and turn insights into original relevant visual ideas. You will gain exposure to communication design graphic design and motion graphics while developing your creative thinking technical skills and understanding of the end-to-end design process.

At OLIVER we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where different perspectives backgrounds and experiences are valued.

What you will be doing:

• Interpret creative briefs audience insights and key messages.
• Generate original ideas and translate them into purposeful design concepts.
• Create mood boards sketches storyboards and concept presentations.
• Develop creative work for campaigns digital content social media and brand communications.
• Apply typography layout colour imagery and visual hierarchy effectively.
• Adapt concepts and assets for different audiences platforms and formats.
• Support the creation of motion graphics simple animations and video content.
• Conduct visual cultural competitor and design-trend research.
• Contribute to brainstorming concept-development and creative review sessions.
• Present ideas and explain the thinking behind creative decisions.
• Refine work based on feedback from creative leads colleagues and clients.
• Prepare accurate artwork and design files for review production and delivery.
• Collaborate with designers copywriters and client services teams.
• Participate in structured training coaching and mentorship sessions.

What you need to be great in this role:

• A genuine interest in conceptual thinking communication design and visual storytelling.
• A completed degree or National Diploma in Communication Design Graphic Design Visual Communication or a related field.
• A portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking creative exploration and strong design fundamentals.
• The ability to develop ideas from initial research and sketches through to final execution.
• A good understanding of typography layout colour composition and visual hierarchy.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud particularly Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign.
• Exposure to After Effects Premiere Pro or motion design would be advantageous.
• Strong creative problem-solving critical-thinking and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and openness to constructive feedback.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Curiosity adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning.

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Our values shape everything we do:

BeAmbitiousto succeed

BeImaginativeto push the boundaries of whats possible

BeInspirationalto do groundbreaking work

Bealways learningand listening to understand

BeResults-focused to exceed expectations

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community clients and creations

Our recruitment process does not employ artificial intelligence for selection. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency not to replace human evaluation and selection are conducted without AI-supported screening or decision-making. We are committed to a fair thoughtful and equitable experience for every candidate.

OLIVER a part of the Brandtech Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation gender identity age neurodivergence disability status or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively we work towards our missionembedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.