Graphic Designer - Relay Jeans
The Foschini Group
- Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conceptualise & designing world class retail window and in-store spaces with our Visual teams
- Design - build concepts through researching trends on colours, design, layout & typography to deliver on brand
- Designing of marketing communications as well as content generation to be used across all digital channels
- Research trending and popping and able to present back to teams
- Be able to effectively visualise concepts (2+3D) and drive translation with design and Visual teams
- Briefing internal or external partners to execute concept
- Ensuring work is delivered on time & in budget
- Custodian of the Relay Jeans CI - across all channels
- Manage the creation of marketing material from concept and design to final artwork
- Conceptualise and production of fresh ideas for online /digital material
- Presenting designs, concepts to departments and incorporates their feedback into the final designs.
- Assist production process to ensure that the designs meet highest quality of print and digital standards.
- Collaborating with other departments: - working closely with other departments, such as creative manager, marketing managers, and product managers, to ensure the visual designs align with the overall marketing strategy
- Minimum four years' experience as an art director in an advertising agency
- Well-versed in digital (digital art direction experience is essential)
- Experience with brand design and brand identity
- A portfolio showcasing your work and experience
- Understand printing, repro, photography & digital process
- Understanding of best practice for print - NB
- Efficient use of (Apple Mac) DTP system, Illustrator as well as Photoshop, and InDesign is essential, premier pro (adobe) or after affects & Adobe suite
- High level of creativity and has the ability to be innovative
- Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote etc.)
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong multitasking skills (ability to work on more than one brief at any given time)
- Strong time management skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
- conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
- takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
- develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
- leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth