Junior Graphic Designer Power Fashion

About this role

Mr Price Group is hiring a Junior Graphic Designer for its Power Fashion team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a fixed-term contract. You will help shape the product range so it suits customer taste and supports sales and profit.

What you’ll do

• Help develop new styles and update existing ones, following the seasonal strategy set with the Buyer.
• Prepare supplier tech packs with clear product details so suppliers can give costings and produce the garments.
• Support print and colour approvals.
• Help prepare marketing briefs, visual merchandising material, mood boards and inspiration boards.
• Update packaging, labelling and branding in line with each season’s strategy.
• Build design libraries and templates that speed up range builds.
• Track how current products perform in store and online, and spot design opportunities for upcoming seasons.
• Visit stores with your team to check that products and in-store displays match the briefs. Research competitor shops and trends, then report your findings to the Buyer.

What you need

• A degree or diploma in Fashion Design, Clothing Technology or Graphic Design.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a design role.
• Knowledge of product or garment construction.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign (CS5).
• Good time management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Advantageous: experience in clothing design.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a creative designer who has finished a relevant qualification and has some work behind them. You should enjoy following fashion trends and turning them into products. You should also be comfortable working with a buying team and suppliers.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree or diploma certificate and a recent academic transcript ready to upload.
• Put a portfolio of your best range, print or packaging work on your CV or in your application, with a short note on your role in each project.
• Name the software you use, such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, and list the years of experience you have with each in your CV.