Jobs at Cape Union Mart

Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
• Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
• Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
• Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
• Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
• Create an inspiring environment.

Behavioural Requirements:   

• Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
• Building & maintaining relationships
• Innovation & change management
• Thinking adaptability
• Taking ownership

Minimum Requirement. 

• 6 months of retail experience
• Matric or Equivalent
• Clear Criminal record
• Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)
   

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About the Role

• As our Homeware Graphic Designer & Trend Specialist, you’ll bring beautiful, thoughtful design to life across packaging, branding, and marketing assets, while staying ahead of evolving lifestyle and homeware trends. Your work will ensure that Poetry’s homeware offering continues to feel fresh, elegant, and aligned with our brand DNA.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop packaging and graphic design for Poetry’s homeware products, ensuring a premium look and feel.
• Research and forecast homeware trends (colours, materials, graphic elements) and adapt them for Poetry’s market.
• Create style guides, mood boards, and seasonal direction to support buying and marketing teams.
• Work collaboratively to translate global inspirations into designs relevant to the Poetry customer.
• Ensure all design work reflects the nuances of Poetry’s brand identity.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in packaging and graphic design (homeware/lifestyle/fashion retail experience an advantage).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop essential).
• Proven portfolio showcasing packaging and brand-led design work.
• Strong understanding of trend research and application, particularly in homeware.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for homeware and lifestyle aesthetics.
• Strong appreciation for Poetry’s brand values and visual identity.