Graphic Design - Traineeship [Portugal]
About SmartBuyGlasses
SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group (Motion Global Ltd.) is the world's leading designer eyewear e-retailer, operating across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. We're the market leader in 30+ countries, retailing premium brands including Ray-Ban, Tom Ford, and Gucci.
With 160+ employees and a young, international, entrepreneurial culture, we promote fast career progression and self-development. High performers advance quickly into managerial positions with significant responsibility.
Learn more: smartbuyglasses.com | visiondirect.com.au
The Role
We're seeking a Graphic Designer Trainee with strong interest in ecommerce, digital performance, and AI-assisted design.
This role bridges creative execution and conversion-focused design. You'll support global marketing campaigns, onsite visuals, and promotional assets across multiple markets—working closely with senior designers, marketers, UX, and content teams.
You'll learn how design impacts CTR, CVR, engagement, and brand perception in large-scale ecommerce.
Key Responsibilities
Ecommerce & Marketing Design
- Produce digital assets for campaigns: homepage modules, banners, promos, landing pages, EDM visuals, paid media creatives
- Support high-volume, performance-oriented asset creation for international markets
- Adapt and localize creatives across regions, formats, and channels
- Assist with photo retouching and visual optimization for ecommerce
AI-Assisted & Modern Design Workflows
- Use AI tools to accelerate ideation and execution:
- Figma (component systems, auto-layout, plugins, AI features)
- Midjourney / image generation (concepting, backgrounds, AI models and products, mood exploration)
- Adobe AI features (Firefly, generative fill, smart retouching)
- Support rapid creative testing and iteration for campaigns and onsite experiments
Brand & System Thinking
- Apply and respect brand guidelines across all outputs
- Work within scalable design systems rather than one-off visuals
- Maintain consistency across channels while adapting to performance needs
Collaboration & Execution
- Work closely with marketing, CRM, UX, and merchandising teams
- Translate briefs into clear, on-brand, ecommerce-ready assets
- Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-moving environment
- Continuously improve execution quality, speed, and clarity
What We're Looking For
Required:
- 0–2 years experience in digital or ecommerce design (internships or trainee roles accepted)
- Solid foundation in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator; InDesign a plus)
- Basic to intermediate Figma skills (layouts, components, responsiveness)
- Strong understanding of layout, hierarchy, typography, and visual clarity
- Interest in conversion-driven design, not just aesthetics
- Comfortable with feedback, iterations, and changing priorities
- Curious, proactive, eager to learn new tools and workflows
- Strong interest in AI, design automation, and future-facing creative tools
Desirable:
- Experience with video or motion (After Effects, Premiere)
- Basic UI/UX understanding for web or mobile
- Familiarity with ecommerce platforms, CRO concepts, or A/B testing
- Experience using AI tools for creative production or ideation
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Learning & Development Programs
- Flexible working hours
- Employee discount on SmartBuyGlasses purchases
- Truly young and international team (20+ nationalities, 160+ employees)
- Opportunity for growth and real impact on the company's future