Junior to Mid-Level Graphic Designer

Versus Socks; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Versus Socks in Stellenbosch seeks a Junior to Mid-Level Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team. You will create designs for custom sock clients, manage the process from concept to final artwork, and liaise with clients and production to ensure accurate delivery.

The role requires solid knowledge of Creative Cloud tools (Illustrator, Photoshop), strong organisational skills and a passion for sports retail. This full-time position is based at the HQ in Stellenbosch.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design (BA or Diploma).
• 1–3 years experience in a graphic design position.
• Interest in sports and retail is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create custom sock designs for clients according to briefs.
• Communicate daily with clients and team.
• Make changes until design is approved.
• Manage workflow to meet deadlines.
• Prepare artwork for print or knit sampling.
• Hand over jobs to production and assist admin.

Skills

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

BA Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Junior to Mid-Level Graphic Designer

Full-time | Based at Versus HQ, Stellenbosch

We have an exciting full-time position available at Versus Socks. We are looking for a Junior to Mid-level Graphic Designer to join our young, dynamic and active team.

This role would suit someone who is knowledgeable in the field, driven, organised and enjoys a healthy lifestyle.

Summary

As a Graphic Designer, you will be required to create designs for custom sock clients and manage the process from start to finish.

What your role would be

• Create custom sock designs for customers according to their briefs.
• Daily communications with recurring and new clients.
• Make the required changes until a design is approved.
• Manage your workflow to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Do physical samples to ensure the colours match the approved artwork.
• Redraw logos or artwork where required.
• Prepare artwork for print or knit sampling according to the printer or knitting specifications.
• Handing over jobs to the production team.
• Managing the custom process from designing to sampling to final product and admin around it.

What experience and skills you need for the role

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to follow exact design instructions according to a brief.
• A well-organised and precise approach to work.
• Good knowledge of Creative Cloud, especially Illustrator, Photoshop.
• A keen eye for aesthetics and details.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines.
• Creativity in graphic designing.
• Be an excellent team player and fit in with the rest of the team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design (BA Degree or Diploma)
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in a graphic design position.
• An interest in sports and the retail industry will be advantageous.

Work Environment

Versus Socks Head Office, Techno Park, Stellenbosch

Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

Pay and Benefits

We pay competitive, market-related salaries based on skills and experience.