Junior Designer
Who we are:
Mama HQ is in beautiful Cape Town. Were 159 people strong (and counting) representing 19 countries across Africa Asia the UK and Europe. Everything we build is in service of people who deserve better and our culture reflects that same commitment. Weve had good times and tough times but the focus never shifts: people over profit always.
Were looking for a Junior Designer whos fresh out of university and hungry to build a career in design. This is an entry-level role were not expecting a packed portfolio of client work just strong fundamentals a good eye and genuine enthusiasm for learning. Youll work closely with our product marketing and brand teams to bring ideas to life across digital and print.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants hands-on mentorship real ownership from day one and the chance to grow inside a fast-moving fintech.
What youll actually be doing:
- Support the design team on digital assets for the Mama Money app website and social channels
- Assist with marketing collateral campaigns banners presentations and promotional material
- Help maintain and apply our brand guidelines consistently across touchpoints
- Contribute fresh ideas and creative concepts in brainstorms and reviews
- Prepare and format design files for handover to developers or print
- Take feedback well and iterate quickly on design drafts
What you bring:
- A relevant qualification (or about to graduate) in Graphic Design Visual Communication Digital Design or similar
- A portfolio showcasing university projects personal work or freelance pieces we want to see how you think not just polished output
- Working knowledge of design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator) and/or Figma
- A strong eye for typography colour layout and visual storytelling
- Curiosity adaptability and a willingness to learn on the job
- Good communication skills and the ability to take direction and feedback constructively
- Basic understanding of UI/UX principles
- Exposure to motion graphics or basic video editing
- An interest in fintech financial inclusion or the remittance space
Your first 90 days:
In your first 90 days youll spend time getting familiar with the Mama Money brand tools and team workflows while shadowing the design team on live projects and picking up smaller tasks.
From there youll start taking ownership of your own briefs producing marketing collateral collaborating directly with stakeholders and building confidence in contributing ideas
Why Mama
We build products that help people do more with their money from sending money home to saving to accessing money in ways that feel safe and simple. The work matters because it helps real people in real ways every single day.
Were not afraid to give things a go and we take ownership of what we do. We keep learning support each other and stay focused on what matters most. If youre after meaningful work and a team that genuinely cares about what theyre building this could be your next move.
Mamas values:
- Making it easier for customers
- Give it a go
- Just own it
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1