Graphic Designer: A well-established company within the Fashion industry based in Stellenbosch is looking to employ a Graphic Designer.

Responsibilities (but not limited to): ? Producing creative conceptual designs and solutions to communicate messages / ideas that inspire, inform, captivate clients ? Taking creative initiative and bringing the design to life across multiple touch points ? Fashion trend forecasting and market research to design/create a product line relevant to the target audience ? Executing all visual design stages from concept to final design ? Establishing and promoting design guidelines, best practices and standards ? Identifying and implementing design solutions in collaboration with the Brand ? Considering the information to create designs for internal clients ? Ensuring that the graphic design is sent in the correct format with all relevant information to suppliers and or fashion buyers ? Managing multiple projects with critical deadlines ? Presenting and providing rationales for design ? Creating mock-ups for stakeholders and suppliers ? Sourcing and liaising with reputable and trustworthy suppliers. Requirements: ? A diploma in Graphic Design or a relevant industry-related qualification ? Minimum three years’ work experience ? Ability to design graphics that consider technical constraints ? Experience and extensive knowledge of enhancing designs in line with corporate brand identity of an organisation and the application thereof ? Proven skills in converting a design brief into a creative design application ? Technical knowledge and computer literacy, including of Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat ? Excellent skills in Adobe Microsoft Suite ? Proven knowledge of production processes – for both printing and clothing ranges ? Strong creative, conceptual and problem-solving skills ? The ability to handle multiple projects at once ? Sound time management skills and the ability to prioritise ? Sound organisational skills ? Excellent work ethic ? Good written and verbal communication skills, including marketing skills ? Ability to understand and define the needs of external and internal clients ? Ability to function effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment ? Eagerness to learn and update skill base ? Passion for design and keeping up with design trends ? Industry-leading portfolio, showcasing strong relevant work ? Attention to detail

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