Job Details

Assistant Graphic Designer

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    Oceanr (Rashr Vests Ltd)
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    Ref: #WPEP-2398810
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    OCEANR, Unit 6A, S Ring Bus Pk, Kinsale Road, Co. Cork, T12 NA4C
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    No of positions: 1
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    Work Placement and Experience Programme
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    As per WPEP guidelines
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    Work Placement Experience Programme
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    Published On: 24 Jun 2025
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    Closing On: 19 Aug 2025

This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process.


We are a young and dynamic company that designs, manufactures and supplies beautiful eco-friendly activewear products to our customers all over the world. We take a whole new and exciting approach to sourcing sustainable materials, designing our products, engaging with the market and managing our supply chain.

OceanR was founded in Cork, Ireland in 2016 by three friends looking to create the world’s first eco-friendly rash vest for the water sports and leisure sectors. The market response has been amazing and has allowed us to develop over 100 products to date and partner with some of the most prestigious resorts and exclusive customers around the world.

Our Purpose

Together with our brand partners, we aim to positively influence our impact on the planet and have fun doing it.

Our Values

We strive to create a dynamic and friendly environment with sustainability at its core. All OceanR team members will benefit from ongoing support and guidance to help us live our values every day and be: Innovative - Sustainable - Energetic - Transparent - Creative

Our Market

We focus our marketing and selling efforts in the global leisure and sporting markets supplying custom-made, sustainable products to our Brand Partners in the following sectors:

Luxury Resorts
Luxury private yachts
Private Islands
Water sports clubs and centres
Non for profit organisations.
Sporting events

Role Description:

Participant will be assisting and learning in part of the design process, which will include accurate preparation of product specifications, design development and other activities that support the creative process.

You will  assist with providing design proposals for our sales team to sell to our customers which they present online. You will be assisting with graphic designing clothing and accessories which will be requested by a briefing document from the sales team which will include explanations of what the customer is looking for including brand guidelines and logos. 
This is a training and work experience opportunity; no prior experience in this role is necessary. Accredited and/or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in the WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was developed by the Education & Training Boards in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional module will fulfil your accredited training requirements for the WPEP.  

The participant will receive formal/informal training and mentoring in the following:

Informal:
Graphic design elements for product development and design
Product specifications
Graphic designing clothing and accessories

Formal
WPEP QQI Work Experience Module 
Graphic Design computer software
Any training needs identified will be supported. 
  • This vacancy is suitable for Remote/Blended working
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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