Graphic Designer

Who We Are

Founded by Gosia Piatek in 2006, Kowtow is a seed-to-garment brand from Wellington, New Zealand. All of our garments are made naturally from a single fibre, Fairtrade organic cotton.

At Kowtow our vision is to create clothing that can return to the earth without harm. We take responsibility for what we produce, how we operate our business and are actively working on solutions to reduce our footprint. We are committed to the principles of circular design - reducing waste, making products that last, keeping them in use and regenerating the natural environment at every point in the process. Our collections are created to build a modular wardrobe, offering quality pieces that can be worn again and again, year after year.

“The limitations of our ethos keeps us innovative. We don’t compromise on design, and embrace restrictions. This gives our garments a strong minimal identity, and we believe the simplicity of our clothing is the first step toward circularity.”

– Gosia Piatek, Kowtow Founder


The Role and what you will bring

We are searching for a talented Graphic Designer to create engaging visual materials to support the execution of campaign concepts across a range of digital channels and outputs. If you have an affinity for minimalist design and love the idea of developing creative graphic material that will successfully communicate the vibrant identity of our collections, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for to kickstart 2025!

Your exceptional time management skills and ability to collaborate will be key to your success. You will be joining our Digital team and working closely with the Creative and Brand teams across various platforms on multiple projects. A typical day could include working on website banners & landing pages, digital static & motion assets, email marketing or affiliate marketing assets. Ideally you will have experience in fashion or a similar industry and a sound understanding of working within brand guidelines.


The Primary Responsibilities

  • Design & build weekly EDM newsletters, email campaigns and automations

  • Produce a variety of engaging digital assets for paid social & paid search platforms (Instagram, Google, YouTube, TikTok, affiliate banners and assets)

  • Follow and execute campaign concepts across a range of channels and outputs in collaboration with Creative and Brand teams

  • Assist with print, digital and graphic design projects as required including retail store assets and wholesale marketing collateral

  • Support the creative team with basic image editing for online launches and colour correction for in house content

  • Provide graphic design support as required across the wider business

 

Your Skills and Experience

  • Minimum 2 years graphic design experience (preferably in fashion or similar industry)

  • Highly creative, with a passion for global fashion and design

  • Competency in image resizing, file size management and colour profiling

  • Mac literate and experience using Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD and Figma (or similar)

  • HTML / CSS knowledge

  • Understanding of responsive and user experience design (desirable)

  • Working knowledge of email marketing platforms (desirable)

  • Meticulous attention to detail, exceptional time management and ability to problem solve in a fast paced environment

Ideally you care about preserving the planet as much as we do and have a genuine interest in circularity, sustainability and innovation.


Working at Kowtow

Kowtow’s workroom and studio is located in central Wellington, Aotearoa’s creative capital. Flexible working options, a 9-day fortnight and volunteer days are just some of the ways we support the health and wellbeing of our team, and allow our people the time they need to rest and recharge. A seasonal clothing discount provides you and your loved ones the opportunity to enjoy wearing our Fairtrade organic cotton clothing.

At Kowtow we are proud of our kind and caring culture. We aim to provide a positive work environment where people can achieve their full potential, and we are committed to being diverse, inclusive and accessible. We believe in a future where fashion harmonises with the planet and people, leaving no harmful footprint behind. The whole team shares an interest in sustainability and innovation and everyone at Kowtow contributes toward our shared goals.

You will thrive at Kowtow if you are naturally confident, have a positive attitude and share our vision of leaving the planet better than we found it.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Apply now through Seek or email us at careers@kowtowclothing.com including a cover letter, CV and online portfolio.