Graphic Designer - TFG Group Marketing at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Graphic Designer

Cape Town Permanent

The opportunity:

TFG is looking for a dynamic Senior Graphic Designer to join our Group Marketing Team. You’ll get to work across the business in a dynamic fast-paced environment. So, if you’re a go-getter, with a can-do attitude who is willing to work hard & grow with TFG, we’d love to meet you!

Responsibilities:

Creative design and strategy implementation Responsible for ensuring design is aligned with the brand strategy and trends. Introduce newness, creativity and innovation. Researches and recommends more innovative ways of operating and executing.

Brand consistency, design and conceptualizing Concept & execution of internal and external communication. Create digital and printed design elements for TFG campaigns including mailers and social media. Assist TFG retail brands to implement the campaigns in-store and online.

Production and project management Manages the production of material from creation & design to end printed/published artwork. Ensures that all elements produced are within the guidelines of the brief, meet the specific requirement, and consistently maintain brand CI. Quality controls print and digital material.

Customer service, relationship management and communication Liaises directly with suppliers re artwork queries. Procure most productive and efficient suppliers.

Administration Facilitates administrative process, i.e. actions lists, timing plans, co-ordinate photographic requirements, and sign-off processes etc.

Requirements:

• Has a minimum of a 3-year qualification (Diploma/Degree) in Graphic Design
• Have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience
• Has thorough knowledge and efficient use of Apple Mac operating system and software, including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign.  
• Is able to interpret concepts (ATL & BTL)
• Has an understanding of Branding & corporate identities  
• Has a good knowledge of printing, typography and reproduction
• Has design and layout experience, can work with and craft type  
• Can present designs for approval and adapt where necessary
• Is highly creative and has the ability to be innovative  
• Is able to work under pressure and has lots of energy and drive
• Is organised, deadline driven and excellent with time management  
• Daily timeous liaison with clients
• Has good attention to detail  
• Is flexible, solution-driven and is a good team player
• A portfolio is essential for all interviews – please provide original artworks.

Competencies and behaviours for success:

•   Meticulous attention to detail
•   Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced retail environment
•   Committed collaborative team player
•   Good communication skills
•   Adapting and responding to change
•   Resilient, Driving and Persevering
•   Ability to work well under pressure
•   Deadline driven
•   Pro-active