Mr Price – Marketing

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Graphic Designer 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Do you have a passion for the fashion industry? We are looking for Graphic Designers who would like to join us in 2024! This is a talentpool to help us collect all the talent that would like to join the Mr Price Group and so this is not an actual job advert. If executing conceptual and brand communication across various channels through design is your passion, then join this talentpool so that we can stay in contact. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing Design:

• Making quick directional design mock-ups; translating the brief and strategic requirements into compelling creative solutions
• Working with the Copywriter in generating ideas; design for print, digital applications and other digital products 
• Completing full campaigns in preparation for presentations at mid-level; getting involved in all levels of work from print to digital to television 
• Liaising with the reproduction department on quality control.
• Maintaining high brand standards and creating original and fresh solutions to briefs.
• Creating design and layout using typography, colour, photography and illustrations; ensuring that correct print specifications and artwork are submitted to suppliers.
• Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief.
• Conceptualization/idea generation for new jobs with creative resolve.
• Creating motion graphics/ 3D designs.                     

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education:

• Degree/Diploma: Design related.

1. Experience:

• 3-4 Years’ experience in an agency or retail\fashion
• Portfolio of own creative work.

1. Knowledge/ Skills:

• Web/online/interactive design & design programs.
• Experience with Premier Pro/ Cinema 4D/ After effects 
• Creative Developmental Process.
• Designer mentoring.
• Interactive campaigns.
• Insight into current trends & brand awareness.

A reminder that this is a talentpool advert – not an actual vacancy 

Stylist

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are always on the lookout for talent. If you are an experienced fashion stylist and wish to be considered for all future styling vacancies in Mr Price, then join this talentpool! When suitable roles arise, we will contact you. With world-class fashion value products, comes world-class product development and design. Mr Price Apparel is on the lookout for an exceptionally talented, trendy and fashionable Stylist. Your passion for fashion and creativity will see you interpreting the latest global fashion trends into marketing material/ imagery that excites the Mr Price customer.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What do our stylists do?

– Understanding and implementing fashion trends
– Tasks are associated with fashion co-ordination, management and marketing activities
– Plan your diary in line with the marketing calendar to ensure you are available and prepared for shoots, reviews, strats, etc
– Co-ordinate key seasonal fashion items and correctly style these items for a season which best suits our customer
– Select garments and accessories that will be used for marketing material
– Share fashion insights with buyers to help them choose the appropriate items for marketing
– Source hair & make-up references to compile mood boards for shoots
– Co-ordinate the link between the trend department, buying and merchandising and marketing through strong communication

QUALIFICATIONS

What do you need to become a stylist at Mr Price?

– Fashion qualification 
– 3 – 4 years relevant experience in fashion/ styling related industry
– Have experience with photoshoots, magazine events and fashion shows
– Experience in working with and interpreting fashion trends

Brand Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a budding Mr Price Brand Manager? We are always looking for Brand Manager talent, join this talent pool to be considered for future brand vacancies! 

When suitable vacancies arise, we will dip into this talent pool to look for suitable talent. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Our brand roles lay across our various trading divisions; Mr Price, Mr Price Home, Mr Price Sport, Mr Price Money, Sheet Street, Miladys and Power Fashion.

Working with different portfolios from homeware, to various clothing, to financial services, make-up and more.

Brand management roles all have responsibilities with traditional and digital marketing as well as retail-specific tasks such as store activations and product launches. 

QUALIFICATIONS

All of our brand roles require a relevant diploma or degree and at least 3+ years of experience in a similar role.

Retail experience is normally a must

Copywriter

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about crafting impactful messages and creative concepts?

There could not be a better time to join our dynamic Marketing and in-house advertising team. Fitting into the Mr Price business is key and your passion for what you create is welcome here.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop creative concepts, write, craft and produce outstanding work which communicates to our specific target audience within the scope of the brand and creative brief supplied.
• Create and deliver attention-grabbing copy across diverse channels, including social media, paid media, e-commerce website, TV and more.
• Implement solutions for creative challenges to ensure project completion on tight deadlines.
• Regularly create proactive work that helps grow our brand.
• Pitching creative work with confidence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-4 years’ experience as a Copywriter (preferably from an advertising agency) 
• Post Graduate Degree or National Diploma (or similar), specializing in Copywriting, Journalism, English, Communications, or related discipline. 
• Conceptual ability and solid writing skills with a portfolio demonstrating this (ideally award-winning).
• Excellent command of the English language including impeccable grammar, spelling, phrasing etc.
• Good understanding of writing across multiple channels, as well as writing SEO-rich copy.
• Integrity, energy and creativity.
• Self-disciplined with excellent attention to detail while working on multiple jobs in a fast-paced environment.

Brand Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re looking for a dynamic, talented Brand Manager with experience in digital & traditional marketing to join our Brand team. If you’re an innovative thinker with a passion for developing marketing campaigns plus you’ve got attention to detail, communication skills and the ability to juggle many balls at once, this is the role for you! 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute retail merchandising & promotional marketing plans and operational functions to company standards.
• Develop top-line strategies tailored to meet objective of campaigns.
• Brief designers and copywriters on all marketing collateral.
• Manage multiple omni-channel campaigns across departments.
• Track that budgets for each project are managed efficiently. 
• Analyze campaign data and compile reports. 
• Engage & manage stakeholder expectations. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• A relevant Marketing or brand degree or diploma
• A minimum of 4 – 5 years’ experience in a Marketing position, preferably in a retail environment
• Experience in conceptual and operational elements required to drive successful campaigns.
• Solid understanding of core marketing principles
• Good understanding of social media and digital marketing
• Can work and think strategically.
• High energy level and must have a passion for fashion.
• Advanced communication (written and verbal), strong numerical ability, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective presentation and listening skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Attention to detail, Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Shoot Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

There could not be a better time to join the dynamic Marketing Team of Mr Price. A Shoot Coordinator plays a crucial role in organizing and managing the logistics of photo and video shoots. Fit into Mr Price is key and your passion for what you create is welcome here. What gives you the edge is that you are meticulous and can juggle many balls at once! 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scheduling and Planning: Coordinating dates, times, and locations for shoots. Ensure that all team members and necessary equipment are available when needed.
• Budget Management: Managing the budget for the shoot, including negotiating rates with suppliers, talent and crew.
• Permits and Locations: Securing permits and permissions for shooting locations and coordinating location scouting.
• Talent Coordination: Hiring and scheduling models, actors and other on-camera talent.
• Crew Management: Organizing and overseeing the crew, including photographers, videographers, makeup artists and stylists.
• Equipment and Props: Ensuring all necessary equipment and props are available and in working order if hired.
• On-Set Coordination: Managing the day-to-day operations on set, ensuring the shoot runs smoothly and on schedule. Handling any issues that arise promptly.
• Logistics: Arranging travel, accommodation, and catering for the crew and talent.
• Communication: Liaison between the suppliers, creative team, and production crew to ensure everyone is aligned with the project
• Post-Shoot Duties: Overseeing the wrap-up of the shoot, returning rented equipment, and ensuring all invoices are processed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years experience managing and organising shoots (film or photography)
• 2+ years of marketing project management experience
• Marketing, photography, videography or Project Management diploma or degree
• Clear understanding of shoot requirements, planning and clear direction provided to all stakeholders, all elements managed and accounted for by the shoot coordinator.
• Understanding of elements that go into shoots, worked on shoots for various media agencies including TV.

Photographer

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are searching for an energetic and people orientated Photographer who will thrive in our fast paced, time demanding, high-volume environment, to join our Style Shoot team. This individual will need have excellent communication and people skills. This is a junior role with your key objective being to shoot high quality images of our various products, to be used in our Ecommerce Store.

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Shoot high quality images of our product with excellent detail and thereafter, upload and administration of images onto our in-house system
– Preparation of images through adobe software.
– Evaluation of, lighting, background, mood, dimensions and the set-up of sets
– Working closely with stylists and lead photographer to accomplish excellent and consistent photographic results
– Taking initiative within an energetic team environment

QUALIFICATIONS

– Matric
– Relevant photography qualification
– 1-2 years experience within commercial photography
– Attention to detail
– Administrative experience
– Retouching experience preferred
– Experience shooting product images for the web or Ecommerce is preferred
– A passion for fashion and knowledge of fashion trends is preferred

Production Finished Artist

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this role is to develop ‘print ready’ artworks and layouts in accordance with the design brief for handover to suppliers to ensure high-quality outputs within the required timelines. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all production deadlines are met, flagging any potential issues with production management and traffic
• Receive existing designs and layouts and develop as print ready files that comply with printing standards to maintain a consistent colour standard across all countries.
• Ensure that the creative vision and specific designs are translated into all required mediums such as windows, press packs, in store signage and catalogues from presentation to implementation ensuring the look is consistent.
•  Communicate with creative team to ensure that final repro is correct and meets approved layout ensuring that there are no discrepancies from the approved design or artwork.
• Provide feedback to the traffic team on a weekly/ daily basis in order for more campaigns to be trafficked through once work is complete.
•  Archive and maintain all completed work on the server
•  Attend meetings with suppliers when required
• Provide direction to internal image retoucher to ensure the print quality is according to standard.
• Communicate with printers on queries and facilitate resolution as needed on any come backs to complete the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Graphic design                                                              
• 4-5 years’ experience in DTP \ Garphic Design role focusing on packaging, signage and printing                                                  
• Adobe Creative Suite         

Retoucher 

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are often looking for Retouchers to assist our photography team. 

This is a talentpool advert – meaning that this is not an active current vacancy but a place where you can apply to be considered for this role in the future when it arises. 

More about the role:

Your creative eye, attention to detail and ability to work on tight deadlines is what sets you apart from the rest!

In this fast paced and progressive environment, you will be part of the e-commerce team where your role is to retouch and edit ‘product’ images coming through the studio. Your role would include the following:    

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Colour correct, adjust exposure and contrast of images for online use
– Ability to perform editing tasks such as skin retouching, texture blending, cropping and cloning.
– Resizing and saving images for web
– Liaising with Retouching Lead and Studio Manager
– Create a streamlined work environment
– Strong attention to detail
– Retouch a high volume of images on a daily basis  

QUALIFICATIONS

– Degree / Diploma in Graphic Design or Photography
– 1 – 2 years’ experience in retouching
– Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Bridge
– Strong Organizational skills
– Passion for fashion photography and image retouching 

A reminder that this is a talentpool ad and not an actual live vacancy.

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All the best with your applications.