Contract Graphic Designer

Ciovita; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design studio in Cape Town is seeking a dynamic Graphic Designer. You will create designs for custom cycling apparel, manage workflow, and do quality checks. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience and a strong skill set in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. This is a contract position until December with the option to renew.

Qualifications

• Advanced skillset in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a graphic design position.
• Ability to follow design instructions according to a brief.

Responsibilities

• Create designs for customers according to their briefs.
• Manage workflow to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Do print tests to ensure colours match approved artwork.

Skills

Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design

Job description

Job Description

CIOVITA is looking for a dynamic Graphic Designer to join our design studio team. The position requires creating designs for custom cycling apparel from a set custom offering, using 3D software. Taking direction from the client’s brief, applying creative ideas to our custom apparel range, managing his/her own print tests with the print room, and doing quality checks to ensure we meet both the customer's and production’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Create designs for customers according to their briefs.
• Make the required changes until a design is approved.
• Manage your workflow to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Accurately follow the workflow process with checklists in place.
• Do print tests to ensure the colours match the approved artwork.
• Redraw logos where required.
• Prepare artwork for print according to printer specifications.
• Manage the sampling process with the relevant departments.

Requirements

• Advanced skillset in Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• A methodical and precise approach to work and an ability to work around tight deadlines.
• An extremely good eye and attention to detail.
• Good time management.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to follow design instructions according to a brief.
• You will need to be creative and come up with relevant designs in the event that a customer needs assistance or doesn’t have a design in mind.
• Be a good team player and fit in with the rest of the team, handle overflow work from team members when needed.
• A keen interest in AI and advanced design tools & methods.
• Fast learning ability to learn and adapt to new software.

Experience required

• Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a graphic design position.

Type: Contract (until December with option to renew)