Junior Graphic Designer - Durban, South Africa - Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa

Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa

Verified Company

Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

The key focus of the group is to ensure that customers, young and old, from children to grandparents, are offered an amazing range and experience, complimented by great value Are you a dynamic, energetic and passionate individual?

We are looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to be based at our Head Office in Durban

Key Performance Area:

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Graphic Design Work (Day to Day Operations)

Creation (conception and execution) of print media formats including but not limited to:
Catalogues
Flyers
Instore Communication: Posters, price points, decals, wobblers, cards (ecommerce | gift cards)
Store signage: Relocation | under construction posters, general policy information
Ad hock material for internal use: Certificates, logo design, internal collateral (notebooks | bags | lanyards etc.)
Creation (conception and execution) of digital media formats including but not limited to:
Website (Including the building of Shop in Shops and category landing pages) and social media banners, including deep linking of all catalogues/flyers
Social media content (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & Tik-Tok) Including marketing material for new store openings and competitions
Building of weekly mailers and pop ups
Template creation and updating of internal artwork files

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In-store Signage & Branding

Liaising with operations team & suppliers for roll out of store revamps and new store openings
Text frames, overstock cupboards, valences, shelf strips, posters, store front and store exit
Ensure brand CI is executed with consistency and innovation

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Time & Task Management

Ensuring all briefed tasks are dealt in a time efficient manner whilst upholding brand CI and consistency
Managing expectations when accepting briefs, setting deadlines & prioritising tasks

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Communication

Liaising and maintaining a positive relationship with category managers to ensure branding needs are being met for their categories and brands
Liaising with agencies & suppliers regarding artwork direction and implementation of design from start to finish of campaign

Self-development:

Streamline instore experience by ensuring all store signage is consistent, innovative and on brand.
Enquiring about a copywrite course to further boost my creativity and career potential.

Key Skills Needed:

Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator | Photoshop | InDesign)
Experience in DTP Operations
Knowledge of repro requirements to supply printready artwork (essential), as well as digital ready artwork for online purposes
Strong writing and editing skills, and strong verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate and collaborate with marketing & sales teams
Creative vision and ability to communicate brand message whilst being in line with trends
Interest in graphics and typography is ideal

Personality Traits: