Design Graduate (Textile & Graphic Design) at Pepkor Speciality

Job Description    

• An exciting and challenging new opportunity has become available at Dunns Support office.We are currently looking for a Design (Textile & Graphic) Graduate to join our team for a 12-month fixed-term contract. 
• Our team is looking for a confident, positive and resilient Textile & Graphic Designer who is passionate about fashion and creating beautiful artworks for print, and loves working in a team. 
• Our ideal candidate must be self-motivated, positive, and passionate about performance and a resilient individual who can think laterally and who has strong analytical and proven numerical abilities.
• We offer a collaborative environment where you can learn and grow your design skills.

NB- Must not be a beneficiary of any SETA funded programme.

Qualifications    

• Relevant qualification in Design

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• 0 years  in the design environment 
• Computer literate in Google suite, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
• Function well under pressure
• Work flexible hours
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately
• Ability to resolve issues
• Good communication skills – written & interpersonal 
• Team Player 
• Proactive
• Conversant with fashion trends

Key Responsibilities    

• Role Overview: An entry-level creative position responsible for conceptualizing and developing innovative visual assets for apparel, bridging the gap between fabric aesthetics and brand identity.
• Print Mastery: The core of the role involves designing original, production-ready all-over prints, seamless repeat patterns, and unique textile artworks tailored to seasonal fashion collections.
• Graphic Integration: Supplements textile design by creating placement graphics, typography, garment trims (like tags and labels), and supporting marketing collateral.
• Trend Translation: Requires a keen eye for translating global fashion trends, color forecasts, and cultural shifts into commercially viable design concepts that align with the target customer.
• Collaborative Function: Works closely under the guidance of Design Manager, collaborating with designers, buying, merchandising, and technical teams to ensure designs are successfully taken from concept to manufactured garment.
• Artwork Creation: Design and hand-draw or digitally render original all-over prints, continuous repeats, and placement artworks using industry-standard software (such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Trend & Concept Research: Conduct ongoing market research to build seasonal mood boards, establish color palettes, and identify emerging print and graphic trends within the fashion industry.
• Technical File Preparation: Prepare all artworks for manufacturing by creating factory-ready technical files, which includes color reduction, scaling, indexing, and generating detailed tech packs.
• Production Review: Assist the design/buying team in reviewing print strike-offs, fabric swatches, and lab dips from suppliers to ensure accuracy in color, scale, and print quality before bulk production.
• Graphic Asset Development: Develop localized placement graphics for apparel (e.g., t-shirt placements, embroideries, appliqués) as well as branding elements like swing tags, care labels, and packaging.

Deadline:19th June,2026