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10 Feb 2026

Permanent Junior Designer – Pep Vacancies

Pep – Posted by swipe4job , Western Cape, South Africa

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Pep Vacancies – Junior Designer

Junior Designer – Pep Vacancies

Job Description
Pep Vacancies is seeking a creative, trend-aware, and highly organised Junior Designer to join a dynamic and fast-moving design team. This role supports the full design lifecycle, from trend research and concept development to technical execution and sample evaluation. The successful Junior Designer will combine a strong commercial mindset with a passion for high-street retail, translating global fashion trends into accessible, wearable collections that resonate with customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research, analyse, and present trend-led insights that align global consumer movements with the PEP merchandise strategy to inform seasonal product development
  • Support Marketing and Merchandise teams with styling direction to ensure product ranges remain current, relevant, and commercially appealing
  • Convert international fashion and market trends into compelling mood boards and clear design insights
  • Produce accurate technical drawings to support product development across the PEP business
  • Design and develop graphics, prints, and embroideries using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Collaborate closely with Buyers to ensure ranges are well balanced, commercially viable, and deliver the right level of innovation and newness

Requirements

  • Degree or Diploma in Fashion Design or a related creative discipline
  • Minimum of 2 years’ design experience within a high-volume retail environment
  • Exposure to manufacturing or production-led environments is advantageous
  • Proven experience in graphic design for a major retailer, with a clear understanding of brand identity and customer behaviour
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
  • Ability to integrate Generative AI tools, such as Midjourney, into the design process for mood boards, textile designs, and rapid concept development

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