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Design Graduate (Textile & Graphic Design)

Internship

Pepkor Speciality

An exciting and challenging new opportunity has become available at Dunns Support office .We are currently looking for a Design (Textile & Graphic) Graduate to join our team for a 12-month fixed-term contract

Our team is looking for a confident, positive and resilient Textile & Graphic Designer who is passionate about fashion and creating beautiful artworks for print, and loves working in a team. 

Our ideal candidate must be self-motivated, positive, and passionate about performance and a resilient individual who can think laterally and who has strong analytical and proven numerical abilities.

We offer a collaborative environment where you can learn and grow your design skills.

NB-  Must not be a beneficiary of any SETA funded programme.

Qualifications

  • Relevant qualification in Design

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • 0 years in the design environment 
  • Computer literate in Google suite, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
  • Function well under pressure
  • Work flexible hours
  • Attention to detail and ability to work accurately
  • Ability to resolve issues
  • Good communication skills – written & interpersonal 
  • Team Player 
  • Proactive
  • Conversant with fashion trends
Key Responsibilities
  • Role Overview: An entry-level creative position responsible for conceptualizing and developing innovative visual assets for apparel, bridging the gap between fabric aesthetics and brand identity.
  • Print Mastery: The core of the role involves designing original, production-ready all-over prints, seamless repeat patterns, and unique textile artworks tailored to seasonal fashion collections.
  • Graphic Integration: Supplements textile design by creating placement graphics, typography, garment trims (like tags and labels), and supporting marketing collateral.
  • Trend Translation: Requires a keen eye for translating global fashion trends, color forecasts, and cultural shifts into commercially viable design concepts that align with the target customer.
  • Collaborative Function: Works closely under the guidance of Design Manager, collaborating with designers, buying, merchandising, and technical teams to ensure designs are successfully taken from concept to manufactured garment.
  • Artwork Creation: Design and hand-draw or digitally render original all-over prints, continuous repeats, and placement artworks using industry-standard software (such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop).
  • Trend & Concept Research: Conduct ongoing market research to build seasonal mood boards, establish color palettes, and identify emerging print and graphic trends within the fashion industry.
  • Technical File Preparation: Prepare all artworks for manufacturing by creating factory-ready technical files, which includes color reduction, scaling, indexing, and generating detailed tech packs.
  • Production Review: Assist the design/buying team in reviewing print strike-offs, fabric swatches, and lab dips from suppliers to ensure accuracy in color, scale, and print quality before bulk production.
  • Graphic Asset Development: Develop localized placement graphics for apparel (e.g., t-shirt placements, embroideries, appliqués) as well as branding elements like swing tags, care labels, and packaging.

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