Graphic Designer - Cape Town at Weylandts Furniture Cape Town (Pty) Ltd

Main responsibilities:

• Working alongside the Senior Graphic Designer on all creative assets.
• Involved in the brainstorming and creation of all digital assets.
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas for in-store signage, logo design, brochures, EDM layout design and highlighted installations, which are in line with each season’s concepts. Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time.
• Taking briefs from the buying team to design product packaging as and when required.
• Providing visual communication to stores and visual merchandisers on in-store executions and concepts.
• Responsible for managing and developing content across all social media channels.
• Website – remains on brand and is updated.

Skills Required:

• A degree/diploma in Visual Communication/Graphic Design
• Excellent technical knowledge of Adobe Suite design software.
• Minimum 3 – 4 years graphic design experience.
• Below the line and branding experience.
• Home and décor brand experience will be a plus, but not limited to it.

Incumbent must demonstrate a passion for interior décor & design; will be creative & passionate about the Weylandts brand, eager to use their skills to maximise the brand look and sales potential. Creative flair, originality and strong visual sense as well as a keen interest in keeping up to date with new developments in the design/retail industry is essential. Brand DNA.

Competencies:

• We are looking for someone who takes initiative, is good at communication, problem solver / solution thinker and team player.
• Has an eye for attention to detail while being able to multi-task when needed. Understanding the brand and keen to learn and express their own ideas and thoughts.
• Work within lead-times and put their best work forward.
• We want someone to get stuck in and show their worth and bring strength and add value within the department and company.