Job Description

Overview
Our client in the retail industry is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for supporting and assisting the Marketing HOD with the creation of visual content and producing graphics for social media and digital advertising. Additionally, you will assist with printing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and packaging, that align with the company's brand and image.
Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Relevant tertiary in Graphic Design / Web-Based
• 2-3 years' experience in a similar role / in a retail environment
• Driver's License - Code 08 unendorsed
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator)
• Signage and Digital Printing knowledge (advantageous)
• Social Media Platforms, Trends, and Techniques (advantageous)

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the designing and creation of marketing materials - print and digital
• Assisting in the packing and distribution of marketing materials to all the company's stores nationally.
• Assist with compiling a shoot plan (location, props, model, outfit, and concept of the shoot)
• Social media: Digital Platforms - updating and maintaining company's digital platforms (posting of new promotions, replying to customer requests and queries etc).
• Effectively facilitate all marketing-related functions
• Co-ordination of successful marketing /staff functions.
• Booking of media adverts
• Post and respond timeously to customer queries on social media platforms.
• Timeous submission of paperwork to the finance department.
• Post and respond timeously to customer queries on social media platforms.
• Sourcing quotations.
• Packing and dispatching of Marketing materials to the Warehouse.
• Prepping products for photoshoots.
• Processing of orders for departments/stores within the business.
• Marketing errands.
• Excellent communications with all stakeholders at all levels.
• Professional liaison with external suppliers/service providers.
• Maintain healthy employee relationships within the business.
• Timely resolution and assistance of employee/customer queries.
• Monitoring of online competitors.
• Not limited to duties detailed herein, any other ad hoc duties

Key Competencies / Skills

• Manage Time Efficiently
• Strong Numeracy and Literacy Skills
• Excellent communication Skills
• Highly flexible and adaptable to suit departmental needs
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Maintain cleanliness in the office.

Skills Required