TFG Vacancies

1. Digital Designer Intern
2. Credit Digital Marketing Intern
3. Social Media Coordinator (4 Month Maternity Contract) – Relay
4. Omni Merchant – Content and Production – Sneaker Factory
5. Social Media Coordinator – Markham
6. Senior Graphic Designer – Markham
7. Creative Manager – The Fix

Digital Designer Intern

Position Description:

Job description

TFG is looking for dynamic individual to join the hi Marketing Department as a Digital Designer. We are looking for a Digital Designer to create dynamic digital content and seamless UX-led interfaces in order to deliver an excellent customer shopping experience.

The Digital Designer would therefore be required to provide digital content to all our digital platforms through performing the following duties:

• Social media content & animation (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
• Website creative: banners, landing pages, buying guides etc.
• Video editing
• Coding – emailers, catalogues, and static pages (required)
• Graphic design of hi campaigns as required and briefed (secondary focus)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design of marketing communications well as content generation to be used across all digital assets & channels
• Manage the look-and-feel and optimisation of website and mobile site.
• Video editing
• Design and code interactive content (JavaScript / HTML)
• Conceptualisation and production of fresh ideas for online/digital material
• Efficient use of (Apple Mac) DTP system, Illustrator as well as Photoshop, and InDesign is essential

Requirements

• Diploma in Graphic Design/Digital/Multimedia
• Strong mobile-led UI design capabilities
• Front-end development
• Understanding of basic digital principles: SEO & Analytics
• Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
• Adobe Premiere, After Effects, XD, InVision, SketchUp (Advantageous)
• Basic HTML capabilities, front end coding and animation (Advantageous)

Competencies and behaviours for success

• High level of creativity
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Time management
• Tech and trend enthusiast
• Curious / enquiring mind
• Takes the initiative
• Appreciates detail

Credit Digital Marketing Intern

Position Description:

Job description

This role requires a driven individual that will assist the digital and social media division of TFG Media in contributing to the division’s Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s),

The individual would report to a combined team across the digital and mobile entertainment portfolios.

The primary function of this role is to provide creative and strategic brand support to the DigitalTeam:

• Planning and execution of socia media campaigns across multiple brands
• Content creation (copywriting)
• Basic digital design (Photoshop, InDesign, Everlytic for example)
• Campaign data analytics
• SEO
• Research into digital subscription products and platforms
• Customer relationship management where required
• Performing ad hoc admin tasks when required
• Business skills such as ability to use would be an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the digital and mobile entertainment teams in social media and email campaign planning and execution
• Understand and compile campaign analysis reports
• Brainstorm new ideas and strategies to attract different market segments to subscribe
• Monitor and report back on brand social media activity
• Create bespoke content for varying product campaigns (digital magazines, print magazines, mobile entertainment products)
• Research and advise on expanded use of QR codes internationally
• Research digifal magazine platforms in the e-commerce space
• Advise on latest social media tools and trends
• Assist with planning and execution of events
• Continually seek ways to improve customer experience and profitability
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers

Requirements

• If possible a digital marketing degree, or business or equivalent diploma
• Computer literacy and well versed in using Microsoft Office tools (Word and Excel) will be advantageous
• High comfort level with all social media platforms
• Digital-first thinking
• Ability to work closely with all levels of people from management to research groups

Competencies and behaviours for success

• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent understanding of digital marketing platforms
• Exceptionally keen desire to grow quickly and show results in digital and social media realms
• Attention to detail
• Ability to remain focussed and deliver results
• High resilience and agility with the ability to work well under pressure
• Able to work both independently and in groups
• Good interpersonal skills

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Social Media Coordinator (4 Month Maternity Contract) – Relay

Position Description:

Social Media Coordinator – Markham

Cape Town Maternity Contract – 4 Months

The opportunity: Be inspired to work for the leading men’s Fashion Brand in SA!Markham always attracts   talented people who are youthful, confident, current and connected, and most importantly enjoy a fun working environment plus great culture.We are looking for a dynamic, creative and energetic Social Media Coordinator to join our Marketing team. Have you got what it takes?

TFG’s mission is to be the leading fashion lifestyle retailer in Africa whilst growing its international footprint by providing innovative products, creative customer experiences and by leveraging its portfolio of diverse brands to differentiate its offering. Social Media Coordinator Job Responsibilities: Relay Campaign Management:  To plan, schedule & post branded content across owned social media channels based on marketing & promotional calendar  Manage the above content through monthly social media & paid schedules  To plan & share branded content across external partner social media channels (malls, media titles, etc)  Manage brand & product placement to deliver on strategic omni channel objectives  Build & manage relationships within collaborations & influencers  Community management, customer engagement & daily conversations on social media  Liaising with customer service, logging of daily complaints & online reputation management  Amplify messaging on social media for brand events or engagement activities  Drive data acquisition through social media  Weekly & monthly reports to marketing team & management  Competitor analysis & opportunities  Trending topics & relevant news/ opportunities  Copy writing for accompanying post copy & customer responses. Community Management:  Execute a results-driven social media strategy as part of the digital team.  Manage brand & product placement to deliver on strategic omni channel objectives  Collaborate with marketing team to create a social media calendar aligned to the marketing & promotional plan.  Work with copywriters and designers to ensure content is informative and appealing  Manage the above content through monthly social media & paid schedules  Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms.  Assist in the creation and editing of written, video, and photo content.  Attend events and produce live social media content  Amplify messaging on social media for brand events or engagement activities  Maintain unified brand voice across different social media channels.  Monitor social media channels for industry trends.  Interact with users and respond to social media messages, inquiries, and comments.  Review analytics and create reports on key metrics.  Build & manage relationships within collaborations & influencers  Liaising with customer service, logging of daily complaints & online reputation management  Drive data acquisition through social media  Weekly & monthly reports to marketing team & management  Competitor analysis & opportunities  Trending topics & relevant news/ opportunities  Copy writing for accompanying post copy & customer responses

Social Media Coordinator Qualifications / Skills:

Diploma or tertiary studies in Digital marketing, communications, PR or similar  Passion, Confidence and 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role working in social media and proficiency with major social media platforms and social media management tools.  Excellent social listening skills  Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media space  Strong copywriting and copy editing skills  Top-notch oral and verbal communication skills  Impeccable time management skills with the ability to multitask  Detail-oriented approach with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines  Direct experience in social media management tools (Hootsuite etc)  Up to date with key trends & industry news  Ability to work well under pressure  Deadline driven / time management  Team player with a Can-do attitude  Innovative and Organised  Resilient and courageous  Self-managed and Takes the initiative  Curious / enquiring mind  Fashion trend enthusiast  Experience with Microsoft office.

Omni Merchant – Content and Production – Sneaker Factory

Position Description:

Omni Merchant – Content and Production – Sneaker Factory

Cape Town
Permanent

The opportunity:

Be inspired to work for a proudly South African footwear and apparel brand.

Sneaker Factory is a brand that strives to empower customers to feel confident and own authentic branded clothing and sneakers, with simplicity in value offering and initiatives – and most importantly people who enjoy a fun working environment plus great culture.

An exciting position has arisen within the Sneaker Factory family for an Omni Merchant. The primary function of this role is to take full responsibility for the content, stock and marketing of the online stores. The responsibility will extend through all systems, uploading and updating product information, uploading promotional banners and managing landing pages on the websites. The incumbent would also ensure that samples are supplied appropriately to the photographic studio, returned, images supplied and activated onto the site as the product – with all accurate pricing, stock, description and promotional information – goes live. The role would support both the marketing and merchandising aspects of the store.

Do you have experience in ecommerce or a related field with strong organisational skills? Then this the ideal job for you.

Responsibilities:

Effectively manages and drives projects (either identified by yourself or briefed by the business) from start to finish within allocated deadlines
Liaises with relevant internal parties to ensure product content requirements and deadlines are met
Maintains the Omni product catalogue ensuring that all relevant product information is accurate and up to date (grouping, naming, descriptions, attributes, images & websites taxonomy)
Actively monitors stock levels on the websites and in the fulfilment centres, and works with the relevant teams to ensure that stock allocations are optimised (including IBTs, old & damaged stock)
Liaises with the Omni photo studio and relevant merchandise teams to manage the Omni image process effectively so that all required images are received and processed timeously
Displays attention to detail and performs regular quality assessments of the websites to ensure it meets its objectives, without errors & omissions
Coordinates with OTM to research & recommendations on more innovative ways of operating
Proposes practical solutions to challenges faced within projects
Effectively co-ordinates and executes the roll-out of all relevant campaigns and promotions (including product catalogue updates such as widgets & taxonomy changes as well as collections)
Assists in identifying content & campaign opportunities to move additional stock, offer promotions or assortments are improved and enhanced for the online customer
Maintains high levels of internal service
Takes responsibility within the department to professionally manage all external customer service queries until the query is resolved and closed to the customer’s satisfaction
Ensures customer service tickets are actively managed and resolved timeously
Continuously seeks ways of improving levels of service
Ensures the brand image / identity is maintained during all interactions with internal & external customers
Offers alternate solutions to challenges faced when assisting customer services teams
Performs a key role in contributing to the online revenue targets of the brand in such a way that these meets/exceed targets as set each year
Co-ordinates with stores to ensure seamless fulfilment of online orders, exchanges and refunds.
On-going effective communication with all relevant stakeholders
Timeous report back on all projects undertaken
Display an organised and systemic way of working
Effective time management
Generates & distributes key reports

Requirements:

Business degree or related diploma
1-2 years working experience in eCommerce retail
High degree of numeracy and analytical skills, detailed, systematic and strategic approach to work
Computer literacy and some experience of website CMS, POS and planning systems
Comfortable with the use of and ability to learn new digital technologies
Ability to understand web analytics, tracking and reporting
Strong potential for business acumen and merchant thinking
Good organizational and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Desire to develop a career in omni-channel retail or ecommerce

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Social Media Coordinator – Markham

Position Description:

Social Media Coordinator – Markham

Cape Town
Permanent

The opportunity:

Be inspired to work for the leading men’s Fashion Brand in SA!

Markham always attracts talented people who are youthful, confident, current and connected, and most importantly enjoy a fun working environment plus great culture.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and energetic Social Media Coordinator to join our Marketing team.
Have you got what it takes?

TFG’s mission is to be the leading fashion lifestyle retailer in Africa whilst growing its international footprint by providing innovative products, creative customer experiences and by leveraging its portfolio of diverse brands to differentiate its offering.

Social Media Coordinator Job Responsibilities:

Relay Campaign Management:

To plan, schedule & post branded content across owned social media channels based on marketing & promotional calendar
Manage the above content through monthly social media & paid schedules
To plan & share branded content across external partner social media channels (malls, media titles, etc)
Manage brand & product placement to deliver on strategic omni channel objectives
Build & manage relationships within collaborations & influencers
Community management, customer engagement & daily conversations on social media
Liaising with customer service, logging of daily complaints & online reputation management
Amplify messaging on social media for brand events or engagement activities
Drive data acquisition through social media
Weekly & monthly reports to marketing team & management
Competitor analysis & opportunities
Trending topics & relevant news/ opportunities
Copy writing for accompanying post copy & customer responses.

Community Management:

Execute a results-driven social media strategy as part of the digital team.
Manage brand & product placement to deliver on strategic omni channel objectives
Collaborate with marketing team to create a social media calendar aligned to the marketing & promotional plan.
Work with copywriters and designers to ensure content is informative and appealing
Manage the above content through monthly social media & paid schedules
Develop and curate engaging content for social media platforms.
Assist in the creation and editing of written, video, and photo content.
Attend events and produce live social media content
Amplify messaging on social media for brand events or engagement activities
Maintain unified brand voice across different social media channels.
Monitor social media channels for industry trends.
Interact with users and respond to social media messages, inquiries, and comments.
Review analytics and create reports on key metrics.
Build & manage relationships within collaborations & influencers
Liaising with customer service, logging of daily complaints & online reputation management
Drive data acquisition through social media
Weekly & monthly reports to marketing team & management
Competitor analysis & opportunities
Trending topics & relevant news/ opportunities
Copy writing for accompanying post copy & customer responses

Social Media Coordinator Qualifications / Skills:

Diploma or tertiary studies in Digital marketing, communications, PR or similar
Passion, Confidence and 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role working in social media and proficiency with major social media platforms and social media management tools.
Excellent social listening skills
Ability to understand historical, current, and future trends in the digital content and social media space
Strong copywriting and copy editing skills
Top-notch oral and verbal communication skills
Impeccable time management skills with the ability to multitask
Detail-oriented approach with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Direct experience in social media management tools (Hootsuite etc)
Up to date with key trends & industry news
Ability to work well under pressure
Deadline driven / time management
Team player with a Can-do attitude
Innovative and Organised
Resilient and courageous
Self-managed and Takes the initiative
Curious / enquiring mind
Fashion trend enthusiast
Experience with Microsoft office.

Senior Graphic Designer – Markham

Position Description:

Senior Graphic Designer – Markham

Cape Town
Permanent

The opportunity:

Be inspired to work for the leading men’s Fashion Brand in SA! Markham attracts talented people who are youthful, confident, current and connected, and most importantly enjoy a fun working environment plus great culture.

Are you obsessed with men’s fashion lifestyle and retail?

Do you eat & breath editorial typesetting & layouts?

Are you obsessed with layouts colour theory?

Are you a Creative problem solver?

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, energetic Snr Art director to join Markham Head Office Creative Team. Using your love for fashion and a finger on the pulse on upcoming creative and fashion trends are you ready to push yourself and your career to the next level.

Responsibilities:

Conceptualise & designing world class retail window and in-store spaces with our Visual teams
Design – build concepts through researching trends on colours, design, layout & typography to deliver on brand
Designing of marketing communications as well as content generation to be used across all digital channels
Research trending and popping and able to present back to teams
Be able to effectively visualise concepts (2+3D) and drive translation with design and Visual teams
Briefing internal or external partners to execute concept
Ensuring work is delivered on time & in budget
Custodian of the Markham CI – across all channels
Conceptualise and production of fresh ideas for online /digital material
Manage the creation of marketing material from concept and design to final artwork
Presenting designs, concepts to departments and incorporates their feedback into the final designs.
Assist production process to ensure that the designs meet highest quality of print and digital standards.
Collaborating with other departments: – working closely with other departments, such as creative manager, marketing managers, and product managers, to ensure the visual designs align with the overall marketing strategy

Requirements:

Minimum 4 years’ experience as an art director in an advertising agency
Has a minimum of a 3-year qualification (Diploma/Degree) in Graphic Design
Efficient use of (Apple Mac) DTP system, Illustrator as well as Photoshop, and InDesign is essential , premier pro (adobe) or after affects & Adobe suite
High level of creativity and has the ability to be innovative
Understand printing, repro, photography & digital process
Understanding of best practice for print – NB
Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote etc.)
Well-versed in digital (digital art direction experience is essential)
Experience with brand design and brand identity
Strong presentation skills
Strong multitasking skills (ability to work on more than one brief at any given time)
Strong time management skills
A portfolio showcasing your work and experience
Team player with the ability to work independently
Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment

We are looking for someone who is

Creative “out the box” thinker
Proactive
Resilient
Confident
Accountable
Reliable
Solution driven/problem solver
Deadline driven
Meticulous with attention to detail

Creative Manager – The Fix

Position Description:

Creative Manager – The Fix

Cape Town Permanent

Did someone say fiyah, edgy, 20-something unisex value-fashion brand? Wanna pour your creativity into building the hottest fashion brand slaying the streets RN? The FIX is on the hunt for a Creative Manager to join our squad and share our vibe.

Your slay-eat-sleep, dream-job responsibilities include:

Leadership – keep our design team ahead of the pack & owning the freshest, distinctive creative edge in the marketStrategy – drive the business & creative strategy to elevate our dope identity to dizzying heights & attract new customers (boos & baes)Design – build & develop our feisty, young brand through research, design, layout & typography to deliver brand value & brand love (all in a day’s work obvs)Conceptualise – visualise & execute our customer experience from beginning to end – from windows & instore, through digital & social, to PR & Events – & whichever cool channel we decide to play with nextArt Direction – pre-production, shoots, image extraordinaire with a keen flair/interest in fashion & pop cultureBriefs – giving, receiving & interpreting briefs to/from internal/external stakeholders to ensure epic, on-brand deliverySupplier & Budget Management – sourcing & managing key freelancers/suppliers and making sure our cash money is deployed with the best ROI (#hustle)Delivery – ensuring work is delivered on time & in budget – direct your own traffic & production while researching trends & watching our socialsCapitalise – run in heels/sneakers while dreaming up cool, never-before-tried ideas that are memorable & executableBy flexibility we mean more than just your fitness, you easily flip between WFH days to on-site, in-office days & shoot locations #speed&agilityBonus points for: interesting party tricks, killer dance moves, sense of curiosity, FIX clothing in your ‘drobe, youthful, peeps in high places, can pull rabbits out of hats, will always #dowhatsright

You know how to:

Put your tertiaries (Design and/or Fashion-related) to good use commerciallyApply your 5+ years relevant design &   finished artwork experience working with brands/in a creative environmentSlay Adobe CS6 suite with solid command of Indesign & Photoshop (i.e. ‘apple fiyah’)Spot the diffs between digital & litho, perspex & polytwill, regrams & GSMs, gifs & gaffers – i.e. understand printing, repro, photography & digital process & technologyDeploy your beady, creative eye in order to style, dress or shoot fashion that aims to break the internetPeople & Relationship Management – lead, coach & guideMake your voice heard & contribute your innovative, cool ideas through discussion & presentations (or through the medium of dance, memes, origami, puppet shows, etc.)Plan your time effectively & efficiently, & thrive under pressureGive clear direction and lead by exampleMaintain high standards – & raise the bar every timeBe a team player – #squadgoalsLaugh in the face of change – it never lets upOperate in stealth mode – stay abreast of competitor activity, market trends, best practiceBe open minded, customer-centric, proactiveHave a value mindset, speed & agility and a can-do mentality#dowhatsright So, if we had you at ‘The FIX’, get in touch. We can’t wait to meet you. *Notes:To lead & deliver a fully integrated & seamless creative strategy for the brand across all consumer channels & touch-points aligned to the overall brand business strategy.Reporting to Marketing Manager.High performing fast-paced value fashion retail environment.

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