Fashion Graphic Designer at Truworths

Key Responsibilities    

• Provides an effective day-to-day service to the business with a particular emphasis on computer design for fashion T-shirt graphics, all over prints, branding etc.
• Displays the ability to positively influence Buyers and various stakeholders in decisions regarding newness and trend with an eye for commerciality.
• Research various graphic artworks on the internet as well as make use of and introduce other related sources in order to present the Buyer with a number of initial graphic concepts.
• Understanding of print types (tile prints/placement/repeat/screen/digital etc.) and colour separations.
• Demonstrates a high degree of innovation in design work on fashion graphics.
• Using appropriate technical skills (Adobe creative suite: Illustrator; Photoshop and InDesign etc.) the Graphic Designer will be required to design and recreate images that are agreed on.
• Good understanding of computer systems and a quick learner on new software.
• Building relationships with the relevant Buyers in order to execute a detailed graphic design brief.
• Obtain necessary approvals and documentation to ensure the appropriate design is selected and signed off.

Qualifications and Experience    

• Free hand drawing design skill would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of computer systems
• Technical skills (Adobe creative suite: Illustrator; Photoshop and InDesign etc.) 

Competencies    

• Ability to work well in a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills is essential
• Good time management as well as the ability to adapt change
• Receptivity to input and feedback
• A view of all brands and the overriding differences between them
• Truworths is committed to transformation and meeting objectives of the Employment Equity Act. Meeting our employment equity goals and targets will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions. People living with disabilities will be viewed favourably.