Sox Footwear Graphic Designer

Open Window; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Sox Footwear is seeking a passionate Graphic Designer to join our marketing and creative team in Pretoria. You will design for our in-house ranges, social media content and event branding, ensuring all artwork aligns with our brand identity.

Join a hands-on role that covers digital and print collateral, merchandise design, and packaging. A strong portfolio and experience with Adobe Creative Suite are essential for success in this in-office position.

Qualifications

• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative and commercial graphic design work.
• Ability to take a creative brief and translate it into strong, engaging visual concepts.
• Ability to follow exact design instructions and brand guidelines when required.
• A keen eye for aesthetics, typography, composition, colour and detail.
• Strong understanding of branding and visual communication.
• Experience designing for social media and digital platforms.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing Sox Footwear’s in-house product ranges from concepts to final artwork.
• Creating social media content including carousels, stories, static posts, ads and other digital assets.
• Designing assets for marketing campaigns, product launches and promotions.
• Creating branding and artwork for events, activations and expos, including banners and signage.
• Designing merchandise and apparel, including cycling kits and branded clothing.
• Preparing artwork for production and print and ensuring brand guidelines are followed.

Skills

Strong portfolio

Translate briefs into visuals

Brand guidelines

Typography & layout

Brand storytelling

Social media design

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Sport, lifestyle interest

Humour in design

Education

BA Degree in Graphic Design or Diploma

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Sox Footwear Graphic Designer

Full-time | Based at The Sox Factory, Roodeplaat, Pretoria

We have an exciting full-time opportunity available at Sox Footwear for a Graphic Designer to join our marketing and creative team.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about design, sport and the retail industry, has a strong creative eye and isn’t afraid to think outside the box. You’ll be working across everything from our in-house product range and social media content to event branding, expos and apparel. If you’re creative, detail-oriented, can take a brief and turn it into something great, we’d love to hear from you.

Summary

As our Graphic Designer, you will play a key role in bringing the Sox Footwear brand to life visually.

• Designing and developing Sox Footwear’s in-house product ranges, from initial concepts through to final artwork.


• Creating social media content including carousels, stories, static posts, ads and other digital assets based on creative briefs.


• Designing creative assets for marketing campaigns, product launches and promotions.


• Creating branding and artwork for events, activations and expos, including banners, signage, backdrops and other event collateral.


• Designing merchandise and apparel, including cycling kits, running shirts, T-shirts and other branded clothing.


• Creating marketing collateral for both digital and print.


• Ensuring all designs are aligned with the Sox Footwear brand identity and visual guidelines.


• Preparing artwork correctly for production and print.


• Working closely with the Brand and Marketing team to develop creative concepts and execute campaigns.


• Taking feedback and making amends efficiently while maintaining the original creative direction.


• Managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.


• Keeping up to date with design, fashion, sports and retail trends and bringing fresh ideas to the brand.

What experience and skills you need for the role

• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative and commercial graphic design work.


• Ability to take a creative brief and translate it into strong, engaging visual concepts.


• Ability to follow exact design instructions and brand guidelines when required.


• A keen eye for aesthetics, typography, composition, colour and detail.


• Strong understanding of branding and visual communication.


• Experience designing for social media and digital platforms.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside the box.


• A passion for design and a genuine interest in sport, lifestyle and retail.


• A good sense of humour and the ability to bring personality into creative work when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Graphic Design (BA Degree, Diploma or equivalent).


• Proficient in Adobe Suite


• Relevant graphic design experience will be considered alongside formal qualifications.


• An interest in sports, fashion, lifestyle and the retail industry will be advantageous.


• Experience working with apparel, textiles, product design or packaging will be advantageous.


• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Illustrator and Photoshop) is required.


• Experience with motion graphics, video or animation will be advantageous.

The Sox Factory, Roodeplaat, Pretoria

Monday to Friday | 08:00 - 16:00

This is a full-time, in-office position based at The Sox Factory.

Salary

Basic Salary R18k - 25k depending on experience

3-month probation period applies