Junior Soft Goods Designer

Danielle Ward Recruitment; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading baby product brand seeks a motivated Junior Designer to assist in creating stylish nursery items like strollers and car seats. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in design, blending aesthetics with commercial appeal while working closely with an experienced team. The position is ideal for candidates eager to grow their careers in the nursery sector.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of professional experience; internships or industry placements are a plus.
• Confident in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; experience with digital sketching tools is advantageous.
• Keen eye for color, texture, and form, and an openness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating product concepts and textile designs under mentorship.
• Conduct ongoing trend analysis and competitor research.
• Help develop mood boards, color stories, and material references.

Skills

Interest in baby products

Color and texture awareness

Organization skills

Collaboration

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Basic knowledge of manufacturability

Education

Degree in fashion, product, or textile design

Job description

We are working with a market leading Baby Product brand who are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Designer to support the creative team in developing stylish, practical nursery items, including strollers, car seats, and in-home gear.

This entry-level position is ideal for someone with a flair for trends and color, a genuine interest in the nursery sector, and the ambition to grow into a specialist product designer.

The Junior Soft Goods Designer will work closely with experienced team members, and gain hands-on experience in designing within industry constraints while learning how to blend aesthetics with commercial appeal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating product concepts and textile designs under the mentorship of senior designers
• Conduct ongoing trend analysis and competitor research to support seasonal planning
• Help develop mood boards, color stories, and material references
• Produce professional design assets and presentations using Illustrator and Photoshop
• Contribute to the translation of brand and seasonal direction into nursery-ready products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development and engineering

Qualifications & Skills:

• Attend design reviews, offering creative input and supporting iterations
• Degree or relevant experience in fashion, product, or textile design (or a related discipline)
• 0–2 years of professional experience; internships or industry placements are a plus
• Strong interest in baby products and lifestyle design, with an awareness of consumer trends
• Confident in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; experience with digital sketching tools is advantageous
• Keen eye for color, texture, and form, and an openness to learn from evolving design directions
• Basic knowledge of design for manufacturability and working within product limitations
• Effective at compiling design research and mood board presentations
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and eager to grow in a dynamic creative team
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative, can-do attitude

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