Graphic Designer – Textile Industry

SUMMARY:
Graphic Designer – Textile Industry
Our client, a well-established organisation within the textile industry, is currently recruiting for an experienced and creative Graphic Designer to join their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing high-quality visual content across print, digital and social media platforms, while ensuring consistency across the organisation's brand and marketing touchpoints. The position will be based in Roodepoort, Gauteng and is a full-time, fully office-based position. The ideal candidate needs to be passionate about design, highly creative and able to translate concepts and ideas into engaging visual content that aligns with the company's brand identity.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Design or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a Graphic Design role.
• Proven experience in developing creative content for print, digital and social media platforms.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of graphic design and creative work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly:
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles, typography, colour theory, composition and visual hierarchy.
• Experience creating artwork for print production, including brochures, flyers, catalogues, posters, promotional material and other marketing collateral.
• Experience designing content for social media and digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of brand guidelines and corporate identity.
• Ability to work from creative briefs and translate concepts into compelling visual designs.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong eye for aesthetics.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a creative team.
• Textile, fashion, manufacturing or related industry experience would be advantageous.
• Must be willing and able to work fully office-based in Roodepoort, Gauteng.

• Develop high-quality graphic design concepts and creative artwork for a variety of applications.
• Create visual content across print, digital and social media platforms.
• Translate creative briefs, concepts and business requirements into effective visual designs.
• Develop layouts, illustrations, graphics and other creative assets in line with brand requirements.
• Ensure all designs are visually appealing, professional and aligned with the company's brand identity.
• Develop creative concepts for marketing campaigns, promotions and product launches.
• Adapt existing artwork and designs for different formats, platforms and applications.
• Maintain consistency across all visual communication and brand touchpoints.

• Create engaging graphics and visual content for social media platforms.
• Develop digital artwork for online campaigns, websites, email marketing and other digital channels.
• Resize and adapt creative assets according to platform-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative content calendars and campaign material.
• Ensure digital content remains consistent with the company's visual identity and brand guidelines.

• Design artwork for brochures, flyers, catalogues, posters, banners, presentations and other printed materials.
• Prepare final artwork for print production according to required specifications.
• Liaise with printers and external suppliers where required to ensure accurate production of final artwork.
• Review proofs and ensure all artwork is produced accurately and to the required quality standards.
• Maintain and organise digital artwork, design files and creative assets.

• Ensure all creative work adheres to established brand guidelines and corporate identity standards.
• Maintain consistency in fonts, colours, imagery, layouts and overall visual presentation.
• Assist in developing and maintaining brand assets and templates.
• Identify opportunities to improve and strengthen the company's visual identity.
• Ensure that all marketing and communication materials reflect a consistent and professional brand image.

• Work closely with the Marketing, Sales and Management teams to understand creative requirements.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative creative ideas.
• Provide creative input into marketing campaigns, promotions and new initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to refine concepts and designs.
• Interpret feedback and make appropriate amendments to artwork.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are maintained.

• Develop creative artwork and visual content relevant to the textile industry and product range.
• Assist with the development of product-related marketing and promotional material.
• Work with product imagery, textile patterns, colours and visual assets where required.
• Ensure designs effectively communicate the features, quality and visual identity of textile products.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure product information and visual content are accurately represented.

• Maintain an organised library of design files, templates, images and other creative assets.
• Ensure artwork is correctly formatted and prepared for its intended application.
• Maintain version control of creative files and ensure final artwork is properly archived.
• Ensure all design files are supplied in the correct formats and specifications for digital or print use.

• Stay up to date with current graphic design, digital and social media trends.
• Research new creative approaches, design techniques and industry trends.
• Continuously develop creative and technical design skills.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately, professionally and within agreed deadlines.
• Manage workload effectively and prioritise projects according to business requirements.
• Contribute positively to a collaborative and creative working environment.