Job: Trainee Fashion Graphic Designer

Company : Truworths; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Truworths is seeking a creative Graphic Designer to design original artworks, branding, and prints aligned with fashion trends at the Cape Town Head Office. The role involves working closely with Buyers, Fashion Designers, and Manufacturers to create unique and fashionable prints for the SA market.

You will research international and local trends, translate them into graphics for garments and fabrics, and prepare graphics for production from a technical perspective.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in graphic design for garments or fabrics.
• Understanding of print techniques such as screen and digital prints.
• Knowledge of current branding and graphic trends.

Responsibilities

• Design placement graphics, branding, and all-over prints for fabrics and garments.
• Research international and local print/fashion trends to guide direction.
• Advise on translating trends into graphics for the South African market.
• Prepare graphics and prints for production from a technical perspective.
• Provide styling, branding, and graphic suggestions.
• Utilize CAD tools and freehand sketching.

Skills

Creative design

Print techniques knowledge

Branding knowledge

Trend translation

Education

Graphic Design

Surface/Textile Design

Fashion Design

Related qualification

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Truworths is seeking a creative Graphic Designer to design original artworks, branding, and prints aligned with fashion trends. This role involves working closely with Buyers, Fashion Designers, and Manufacturers to create unique and fashionable prints. The position is based at the Head Office in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Design placement graphics, branding, and all-over prints for different fabric types and garment styles
• Research international and local print and fashion trends to determine key directions
• Advise Buyers and Designers on translating trends into fashionable graphics for the South African market
• Prepare graphics and prints for production from a technical perspective
• Provide styling, branding, and graphic suggestions
• Utilize both computer-aided design and freehand sketching

Qualifications

• Graphic Design, Surface/Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related qualification
• Technical ability to design graphics for garments and fabrics
• Basic understanding of various print techniques (screen prints, digital prints)
• Knowledge of the latest branding and graphic trends
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

Hiring organization

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa