Graphic Designer: Menwear & Boyswear

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
To create and design commercial visual concepts, imagery, and brand-related trims that align with Woolworths' customer and taste level.
Job description
Graphic Trend Research and Analysis

  • Conduct research, analysis, and present graphic and print trends to the Buying and Design
  • teams.
  • Understand graphic trend shifts for the upcoming season and translate these insights into
  • commercial proposals suitable for Woolworths.
  • Conduct store visits and competitor analysis to understand Woolworths' customers
Design Creation in line with Critical Path
  • Create sketches and drawings of new designs, developing placement prints, and all-over prints aligned with Buying and Design.
  • Understand print direction, fabrication, manufacturing, and print terminology to ensure the
creation of viable products and cost implications.
  • Ensure Manage all creative requests assigned timeously aligned to WMC
  • Ensure consistency of designs in line with brand guidelines
Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate across departments for seasonal campaigns
Minimum requirements
  • Relevant Graphic/ Textile Design diploma / degree
  • 2-5 years Graphic Experience in Men's and Boys' graphics design
  • Experience with licensed brands (advantageous).
  • Technical & Functional Competencies:
o Design Tools Proficiency: Advanced skills in Adobe Create Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and other relevant packages).
o Graphic Design Principles: A solid understanding of layout, typography, color therapy, and branding to create visually compelling designs.
o Digital and Print Media Design: Competency in designing for a variety of media, understanding technical nuances that affect design. decision for digital and print materials.
o Print Production: Knowledge of print Production processes and specifications, materials and formats. Understanding of printing techniques, fabrication and manufacturing.
o Trend & market research: Ability to conduct thorough trend research, globally and locally using various platforms and sources to gather inspiration and develop design concepts that align with current and future customer demands.
o Good communication skills: to accurately convey your concepts.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1547843
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned