Trend & Design at Pepkor Speciality

Job Description    

• An apparel graphic designer is responsible for the end-to-end development of print and surface artwork across ladies' wear apparel, accessories, footwear, and beauty. Working within the design team and closely alongside buying, the successful candidate will translate seasonal trend direction into commercially viable, production-ready print artwork—from initial concept through to supplier handover and sampling sign-off.

Qualifications    

• Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design or Textile Design or a related creative discipline
• Minimum 3 years in an apparel graphic design role, with a focus on print and surface artwork for ladieswear
• Demonstrable portfolio of print work across multiple techniques (AOP, placement, motif, embroidery).
• Advanced Adobe Illustrator (essential); Adobe Photoshop (essential); CorelDRAW (advantageous); InDesign (advantageous)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• High attention to detail — artwork accuracy is non-negotiable
• Commercially aware — understands price point and sell-through
• Works well under pressure; manages multiple briefs to deadline
• Self-motivated; takes ownership from brief to approval
• Comprehensive understanding of local and international fashion trends, consumer behavior, and retail design principles.
• Strong ability to interpret global fashion, lifestyle, and cultural trends and translate them into commercially successful visual merchandising concepts.
• Knowledge of color theory, typography, spatial planning, visual composition, and store aesthetics.
• Understanding of seasonal merchandise planning, trend forecasting, and fashion cycles.
• Knowledge of store layout optimization, product presentation techniques, and customer traffic flow.
• Experience in developing and implementing window displays, in-store campaigns, and point-of-sale (POS) materials.
• Ability to create visually compelling in-store experiences that align with brand identity and enhance the customer journey.

Key Responsibilities    

• Develop all-over print (AOP) repeat artwork for various materials across seasonal ranges.
• Create placement, engineered, and sublimation prints with accurate garment position mapping.
• Monitor macro and micro trend direction; translate references into print concept decks for buying alignment.
• Contribute to seasonal mood board and range direction presentations.
• Compile complete print briefs for supplier handover: repeat dimensions, substrate, colorways, technique, and placement diagrams.
• Review strike-offs and raise and track amendment requests.
• Maintain an organized, version-controlled artwork library by season and technique.
• Work to agreed critical path milestones and escalate risks to the design manager or buyer promptly.
• Attend design reviews and range sign-off meetings; incorporate feedback efficiently.
• Collaborative and receptive to buyer and design feedback

Deadline:21st August,2026