Job Description
The Graphic Designer is responsible for the creation of specialised digital content in line with the brand vision and design strategy. The Graphic Designer plays a role in shaping the visual identity and elevating the creative output of the brand.
Responsibilities
To deliver trend and brand relevant placement of graphics across all Markham lifestyle breaks.
This may include garment, textile, embroidery and trim designs
To provide trend relevant research through various resources aligned to the Markham Customer.
To compile trend mood boards with emphasis on styling, graphics and colour.
To prepare technical drawings and build range boards.
To present trend overviews to various stakeholders.
Able to influence, support & work closely with the buyers in developing trend relevant ranges that will meet our premium customer's high expectation for continued newness & hunger to update his current wardrobe.
Qualifications
Must have a Graphic Design/ Textile Design or Clothing Design Diploma
Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a graphic/garment or textile designer in the clothing industry
Adept in Adobe CC - Most importantly Photoshop & illustrator
3D design is on the short term radar so any exposure & experience in this new format would be advantageous. Must have an understanding of different printing processes applicable to the textile industry.
The ability to do technical drawings.
Hand rendering will be advantageous
Must have a good understanding of print and colour direction
An understanding of fabrics and garment construction
Experience in trend research will be to your advantage.
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to influence
Team player with a positive disposition
Skills
Understanding of visual elements (layout, type and fonts)
Time management and multitasking abilities
Deadline driven and work towards time lines
Creativity skills and problem-solving aptitude
Be creative, adaptable to trends and conceptualise original ideas that speaks to the Markham customer.
Have a strong, well-rounded portfolio that showcases your individual design aesthetic
Good communication skills to accurately convey concepts to clients and team members
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation and reporting skills
Driven and articulate candidate with an eye for detail
Behaviours
Readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness.
Effectively considers the diverse needs of various stakeholders.
Establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial,partnerships.
Applies market and business insights in order to drive organizational objectives.
Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals