Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa
Junior Graphic Designer
Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Closing Date 07 May 2024
Job Details
Department
Marketing
Minimum experience
Entry Level
Company primary industry
Retail
Job functional area
Marketing
Job Description
Welcome to the Toys R Us world of awwwesome, where we want your little one’s imaginations to run free! Toys R Us and Babies R Us are well established international brands. Commonly referred to as the “World’s Greatest Toy Stores”, Toys R Us SA currently boasts 50 physical stores, three of which are located in Namibia, Botswana and Zambia, as well as an ALL NEW AWWWESOME online store.
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:
Graphic Design Work (Day to Day Operations)
Creation (conception and execution) of print media formats including but not limited to:
Catalogues
Flyers
In-store Communication: Posters, price points, decals, wobblers, cards (e-commerce | 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
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
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
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 print-ready 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:
Accurate worker with fine attention to detail
Proactive attitude and willing to apply skills to various requirements of the company
Able to follow briefs specifically without deviation
Comfortable working alone and in a team
Organised and deadline-driven
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Junior Graphic Designer
Toys R Us and Babies R Us South Africa
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Closing Date 07 May 2024