Who we are
India Ink was born from a love of textiles and the magic of Indian craftsmanship. What began as a search through Jaipur’s markets for hand-block-printed linens and vintage kanthas has grown into a much-loved homeware brand based in Cape Town.
We work closely with artisans across India to bring hand-stitched, block-printed, and embroidered pieces to life - each one thoughtfully made and rich in story. Our collections are a celebration of colour, craft, and the beauty of the handmade.
Who we are looking for
India Ink has an exciting opportunity for someone with a creative eye and deep appreciation for the finer points of design, strong organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail to join our Creative Team as an Assistant to the Creative Director.
In this pivotal role, you’ll support the Creative Director across a wide range of tasks—from finalising local and import product selections to assisting in the development of new products. You’ll also help out at photoshoots alongside our in-house photographer, and be trained to take your own product shots behind the lens.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of quiet, focused work that demands precision, as well as collaborative projects involving other departments.
What you will do
- Create- and maintain all SKUs throughout their lifecycle
- Create and maintain Buy Plans
- Create Purchase Orders and liaise with Production regarding shipping updates and potential updates to Purchase Orders
- Assist with creation of Development Packs for suppliers
- Provide Management with margin- and sales reports weekly
- Manage price changes for all channels, including liaising with the Stock Team to update all price stickers in the business
- Manage artwork, printing and logistics of in-store price menu cards
- Shoot, edit and file photos of all new products, including lifestyle images as is needed
- Upload all new products to Shopify, making sure that all product page requirements are met
- Conduct regular Shopify collection checks and correct any errors and/or make product page improvements where needed
- Assist with Social Media planning and provide Marketing with creative material
- Collaborate with the Stock Team to prepare products for photoshoots and offer logistics support
- Contribute to various and ad hoc tasks during photoshoots
- Manage the administration of promotions and markdowns
- Manage pricing on the system after sales
- Collaborate with the Stock Team to prepare for any events and/or seasonal launches
- Keep internal files and product documentation up to date and well organised for cross-team use
The skills and attributes you would display
- Strong time management, organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines by prioritising and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
- Enjoy working with people to resolve problems with a focus on finding workable solutions within often tight deadlines
- Effective communicator across teams and departments
- Highly organised, numerate, and have exceptional attention to detail
- Have high energy levels and a positive attitude
- A strong visual sensibility and appreciation for beautiful product, design, and storytelling
- A proactive and curious mindset - keen to learn, improve, and contribute to the growth of the business
Your qualifications and experience
- A relevant diploma or degree in retail buying, commerce, supply chain or a related field
- At least 3 years’ experience in a buying administration, procurement support or similar creative role, ideally within a retail, lifestyle or homeware environment
- Excellent Excel skills and knowledge of the Google Suite
- Experience using software for merchandising and inventory management
- Familiarity with photography shoot preparations and production support is highly advantageous
- Strong affiliation to systems and utilising them to increase productivity
- Experience using tools such as Shopify, Lightroom, Illustrator and Indesign
Other
- A personal laptop is required
- A Drivers License and own transport is advantageous
Our Values
- We are Resilient
- We practice Excellence
- We are Collaborative
- We are Customer Obsessed
- We are Passionate
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application Question(s):
- What is your expected monthly remuneration?
- If you are currently employed, what is your notice period?
- Do you own a personal laptop?
- If we gave you a new product to launch - from photography to website upload to price sticker; what part of the process would excite you most and why?
- Did you ever make an improvement in a workplace or even in a student environment, whether through a system, a space, or a process? If yes, please tell us about it.
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 2025/10/01
