Reference Number: TRU231221-6
Closing Date: 31 December 2024
Position Details
Job Title: Trainee Fashion Graphic Designer
Business Area: Merchandising
Job Type: Permanent
Workplace Type: On-site
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Description
Are you a creative individual with a passion for designing original artwork and branding in line with the latest fashion trends? As a Trainee Fashion Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in translating international and local fashion trends into impactful graphics and prints that align with each brand’s unique DNA. Working collaboratively with Buyers, Fashion Designers, Manufacturers, Printers, and Mills, you will contribute to creating cutting-edge designs that resonate with the South African market. This position is based at our Head Office in Cape Town.
Key Responsibilities
- Design placement graphics, branding, and all-over prints for various fabric types and garment styles.
- Research international and local print and fashion trends to identify key directions in graphics and prints.
- Collaborate with Buyers and Designers to interpret trends into fashionable, market-appropriate designs.
- Prepare graphics and prints for production, ensuring technical precision.
Qualifications and Experience
- A relevant qualification in Graphic Design, Surface/Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.
- Technical proficiency in designing graphics for fashion garments and fabrics.
- Basic understanding of print techniques, such as screen printing and digital printing.
- Up-to-date knowledge of seasonal branding and graphic trends.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Competencies
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to provide styling, branding, and graphic suggestions.
- Expertise in computer-aided design and freehand sketching using tools like Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Application Instructions
To apply, ensure your CV, Portfolio, ID, Matric Certificate, and/or Tertiary Qualification along with academic transcripts/results are uploaded to your Truworths Career Website Profile. APPLY HERE FOR THIS POSITION
Policy Statement
Truworths is committed to Employment Equity and actively supports the development of candidates from designated groups. Internal candidates will be prioritized in alignment with our Employment Equity goals, ensuring fairness and opportunity for growth within the company.