GRAPHIC DESIGNER: GIRLSWEAR - KIDSWEAR
Listing reference: woolw_000447
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 11 November 2022
Position summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Temporary
Remuneration: Market related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
To create and design commercial graphic artwork, imagery and brand-related trims in line with Woolworths customer preference and taste level.
Job description
- Graphic & Print Trend research, analysis and presentation to buying and design team.
- Create sketches, drawings of new designs
- Understand graphic trends and key shifts for upcoming season and translate into commercial proposals for Woolworths
- Understand garment construction, fabrication, manufacturing and print terminology to ensure accurate print execution.
- Developing placement and allover prints
- Deliver to BU scorecard and group strategies
- Understand our customer through store visits and competitor analysis
- Manage on time delivery of the merchandise cycle
- Build partnerships with Buying, Sourcing and Technology and work in an integrated way to optimise procurement of product
Minimum requirements
Technical Skills:
- 2-5 years Graphic Design experience
- Relevant Graphic Design diploma/degree
- Experience with licensed brands (advantageous)
- Understanding of printing techniques, garment construction, fabrication and manufacturing
- Creativity, taste level and flair in line with the brand
- Ability to sketch
- Computer Literacy, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and other relevant computer packages essential
- Trend analysis and editing skills in line with commercial needs
Behavioural Skills:
- Passion for product / merchandise
- Merchant and retail ability
- Process thinking skills
- Persuasiveness
- Interpersonal skills – ability to work with diverse groups of people
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Team Player – service orientated
Additional Requirements: Please submit a copy of your portfolio with your CV.
