Senior Designer Mr Price at Mr Price Group

Job Description
Senior Designer

• Your creative eye, attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines is what sets you apart from the rest! There could not be a better time to join the dynamic Marketing Team of Mr Price Apparel. We are searching for a talented Senior Designer.

Responsibilities

• Marketing Design
• Translate briefs and strategic requirements into compelling creative solutions that connect with the target audience in a meaningful way.                                                                                                                                                       
• Conceptualize strategic campaigns and projects across design platforms.                                                                                                                                                       
• Create mock-ups that show clear execution of design ideas.
• Work with a Copywriter to generate ideas.
• Work with Video team to generate concepts for online/social ideas and possibly tv campaigns
• Design for print, digital, social platforms, activations, events or any platform that the creative campaign covers.
• Prepare final artwork and liaise with the Re-production department on quality control and Brand specs.
• Potential to be required to art direct on photoshoots on some campaigns.
• Continuous brainstorming and proactive research into design methodology and application.
• Assist Art Direction Leads with overall strategic direction for upcoming seasons.
• Team Leadership/Support
• Overseeing and guiding mid designers to ensure their creative output aligns with the briefs.
• Mentoring and encouraging growth to junior and mid designers and members of the team.                                                                                           
• Providing feedback to designers on creative concepts to coach and guide their creative output.    
• Attend and participate in concept brainstorms and work collaboratively with the team to develop differentiated creative campaigns.                                                               
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Presentations/Meetings
• Compile presentations that clearly interpret your intentions and creative ideas.
• Presentation skills and effective communication skills to present creative work to Brand teams and key stakeholders. 
• Attend and participate in concept and production meetings.
• Shoots
• Attend shoots relevant to specific campaigns when required.                                             
• Direct photographers and models on shoot according to approved campaign mood boards and elements required.

Qualifications

• Graphic Design Degree
• 6-7 years in an agency or similar fast-paced environment; Portfolio demonstrating design expertise.

Experience required:

• Print design; web/digital/social/interactive design; 
• creative developmental process; conceptualize strategic campaigns; 
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; AfterEffects); 
• Figma knowledge advantageous; insight into current design trends; 
• brand awareness; communication skills; team mentoring; 
• assist with art direction on photoshoots; multitasking and prioritizing workload.