Trainee I Textile + Graphic Print Designer (x2) at Ackermans

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Ackermans is searching for our next Top Talent!  Ackermans is South Africa’s beloved household brand for more than 100 years and a leading value retailer whose success is built on a purpose of Bringing Value to Life for our customers, employees and their communities.

Trainees are paid to learn! Working within a team, you will gain exposure within value retail, from design to buying and more. 

We are on the lookout for dynamic individuals who will learn how to design textile and graphic prints for our merchandise in over 900 stores across 5 countries. Expect to be coached by the industry’s best - a group of diverse and dynamic professionals who love what they do, and consider training the next generation of retailers both a passion and serious commitment.

Bring Value to Life for millions of customers each day through your obsession with offering the right product at the right value. This could be your opportunity of a lifetime as an Ackermans 2023 Trainee Textile + Graphic Print Designer.

Qualifications

• A completed 3-year diploma / 4-year degree in Surface Design, Graphic Design, Sculpture Design or similar.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years clothing retail experience gained through working within a head office environment, suppliers/manufacturing, or retail stores
•  You absolutely MUST LOVETextiles/Prints/Graphics and be obsessed with design. Strong work ethic, resilience and a hunger to learn and be the best will get you through this programme successfully.