Denim Designer and Trend Researcher needed at TFG

Key Responsibilities:

• Create look and feel for seasonal merchandise, based on global trend and key lessons learnt (includes direction on silhouette, styling and fabric, print and colour). Essential to have a commercial eye and be able to interpret international trends for the customer
• Incorporate brand handwriting / personality into the ranges
• Do seasonal Trend research to inform forward direction on Denim Fabric, silhouette & trim updates in alignment to retail customer brand positioning.
• Briefing Denim Lab team on trend & wash direction for the upcoming season in alignment with specific retail market positioning.
• Present and Develop Key Items for specific retail brand for the upcoming season taking key platform fabrics and price points into consideration 
• This individual is also responsible for monitoring weekly sales and continuous developments throughout the season ensuring that the brand remains relevant and in line with consumer demand
• Provide comprehensive and technical CAD drawings and tech packs, to ensure relevant and cost-effective product
• Provide effective test options in order to establish new product categories, and relevant iterations on existing product lines.
• Provide the buying teams with regular relevant and aspirational trend information that is brand right
• Managing the design process throughout the critical path -from briefing patternmaker thoroughly and working closely with all internal customers (merchandise, fabric, pattern and sample room teams as well as Denim Lab & strategic CMT’s) to ensure that samples are effectively executed
• This individual needs to ensure all garments purchased meet the retail customer’s satisfaction with regards to quality and costs

 Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design
• Relevant work experience of 1-5 years in a design role
• Manufacturing and supplier experience beneficial
• Practical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and trims – specific to Denim
• Denim Related knowledge & experience required – 1-5 years

Skills:

• Initiative and self-motivation important, able to meet strict deadlines 
• Excellent skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe, InDesign and Microsoft Office 
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills 
• Has a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail 
• Has good planning and organising skills and be able to prioritise 
• Is reliable and hard working 
• Is able to work under pressure to meet regular deadlines 
• Enjoys working in a team. 
• Laser Design Software experience would be advantageous.