GRAPHIC DESIGNER: GIRLSWEAR – KIDSWEAR Job vacancy at Woolworths South Africa

GRAPHIC DESIGNER: GIRLSWEAR – KIDSWEAR Job vacancy at Woolworths South Africa

Position Summary
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Temporary
Remuneration: Market related

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

Behavioral 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.

Woolworths is an equal employment opportunity company that is committed to inclusion and diversity

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