Junior to Mid-level Graphic Designer

Versus Socks; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative firm is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Graphic Designer to create custom designs for sock clients. You will manage the design process from conception to final product, ensuring it meets client briefs and deadlines. Ideal candidates have a Graphic Design qualification, 1-3 years of experience, and a keen eye for detail. The role is based in Stellenbosch, offering a collaborative work environment and competitive, market-related salaries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in a graphic design position.
• An interest in sports and the retail industry will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create custom sock designs for customers.
• Make required changes until a design is approved.
• Manage workflow to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Do physical samples to ensure colours match the approved artwork.
• Redraw logos or artwork where required.
• Prepare artwork for print or knit sampling.
• Hand over jobs to the production team.
• Manage the custom process from designing to final product.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to follow design instructions

Organised and precise work

Knowledge of Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop)

Keen eye for aesthetics

Good organisational and time management skills

Ability to work methodically

Creativity

Team player

Education

Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design (BA Degree or Diploma)

Tools

Creative Cloud

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.
  
• 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
  
• Good 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.