Creating and designing products that allow our customers to embrace the outdoors is what fuels us on the daily. We're a driven, dynamic and obsessively curios bunch of explorers, who thrive on providing our customers with world-class products.

Challenges energize us. If there's room for improvement, we'll be the first ones to put up our hand and say 'how can we solve this to benefit our customers'. It's this unwavering passion that sets us apart from the rest. We work hard, so we can play even harder.

"It's a privilege to work with such a committed and loyal bunch of employees. Their energy, enthusiasm and willingness to continuously improve is what sets First Ascent apart from the rest."

- Riaan, First Ascent General Manager

"First Ascent is an incredibly dynamic work environment—there’s constant room to experiment, test ideas, and pivot when needed. What drives it all is a shared passion for the sports we design for and a desire to always do things better."

- Colette, First Ascent Brand Manager

"I'm grateful to work in a place where my passion for business and my love for an active lifestyle come together every day."

- Kaela, First Ascent Planner

“I love that I get to express myself through designing clothing and then experience it first-hand on the trails. There’s something incredibly rewarding about seeing your work perform in the environment it was made for.”

- Donnae, First Ascent Designer

Graphic Designer

   Cape Town, South Africa

Job Description

If you love the active outdoor space, enjoy building a community, and performance-tested gear, we’d love to hear from you.

Our ideal candidate has a great creative flair and is comfortable with day-to-day marketing activities, creating content that resonates, and taking on the rewarding challenge of building a brand. We’re looking for a versatile and passionate graphic designer who is hungry to do this and more.

If you’re a people person, passionate about the outdoors and the challenge of building a brand, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities:

• Execution of brand’s visual merchandising and graphic design requirements for, and not limited to:

  • Ecommerce asset creation

  • In-store signage and branding elements for retailers

  • Branding assets for events and expo stands

  • Social Media asset creation

  • Packaging design

• Assist design and sales teams with presentation and workbook designs.

• Support the marketing team with all marketing campaigns content and creative,

  • Actively assist coordination, organising and logistics with regards to all relevant marketing campaigns, lifestyle and studio shoots,

  • Assist sourcing of locations, photographers and models for campaigns,

  • Contribute to creative research and brainstorming

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Active participant in outdoor activities such as cycling, running, or hiking

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related role

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop) and Figma

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• Proven track record of creative execution

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration

• Pension Fund contribution

• Medical Aid contribution

Click here to apply.