Junior Graphic Designer

REF NUMBER**:FP048**:
STATUS**: OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS**

**PLEASE TAKE NOTE**
- A copy of your CV
- Whatsapp number
- Copy of your ID,
- Copy of valid drivers license
- All qualifications (Matric and Tertiary Qualifications)
- A clear and recent head and shoulders image of yourself

**CV must include the following or will not be processed**:
**Full CV (**FULL name and what you are known as**) **with all dates - e.g. Jan 2015 - Jul 2018 (not just year**)**

**Reasons for leaving each position**

High School & Tertiary Education must have the year completed **and the institution name**

**JOB DETAILS**

AREA: KAMEELDRIFT, PRETORIA, GAUTENG

INDUSTRY: SPORTS CLOTHING AND ACCESSORY MANUFACTURERS

SALARY / CTC : R10 000 - R20 000 (depending on experience)

REPORTS TO: DIRECTORS

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Conceptualise and Design**:

- Collaborate with the design team and other employers to develop and execute original design concepts
- Create visually striking graphics, illustrations, and artworks that align with the company’s brand guidelines and design standards.

**Trend Research**:

- Stay up-to-date with current fashion trends, design styles, and industry developments to ensure that the company’s designs are relevant and competitive.
- Research and gather inspiration from various sources to bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table.

**Branding and Identity**:

- Ensure consistency and cohesiveness across all designs to reinforce the Brand identity and message.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to design branding elements for packaging, labels, and promotional materials.

**Design Adaptation**:

- Adapt and modify existing designs to suit different apparel styles, colours, and sizes while maintaining their visual integrity.
- Work closely with the product development team to ensure accurate translation of designs to the final products.

**Product Mock-ups and Presentations**:

- Create product mock-ups and visual presentations to showcase designs to internal teams and clients.
- Provide design rationale and articulate the creative process behind each design.

**Collaboration and Communication**:

- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and sales, to meet project deadlines and objectives.
- Communicate design ideas and project progress clearly and concisely.

**Quality Assurance**:

- Ensure the quality and accuracy of all design deliverables, adhering to production specifications and requirements.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Qualification in Visual Communication or a related field **would be beneficial**:

- Proven **working or freelance experience** as a Graphic Designer, preferably in the fashion or apparel industry
- Proficiency in design software such as **Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)**:

- Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and colour theory.
- Ability to create original, eye-catching, and brand-aligned designs.
- Experience in creating product mock-ups, print files and visual presentations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate design concepts and ideas.
- Able to communicate in English and Afrikaans
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Have own transport to and from work, on-site in Kameeldrift, Pretoria.
- Willing to work overtime if necessary

**Salary**: R10,000.00 - R20,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kameeldrift, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Do you have your own transport?
- Do you reside in the Pretoria / Kameeldrift area?
- Are you Willing to work overtime if necessary?
- Do you have a Qualification in Visual Communication or a related field?
- Do you have Proven working or freelance experience as a Graphic Designer, preferably in the fashion or apparel industry?
- Do you have Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)?
- Do you have Strong understanding of design principles, typography, and colour theory?

**Language**:

- Afrikaans (required)

License/Certification:

- Drivers license (required)