Qualifications

• Relevant Degree (e.g. Fine Arts/ Graphic Design) or Diploma (e.g. Art/Graphic Design/Fashion/Clothing design)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in clothing (product) design as a Fashion Designer, with proven experience in Retail and Apparel. During the 2 year period, experience was gained on either Illustrator, InDesign or Photoshop (ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE)
• The ability to interpret a conceptual idea into a brand fit design
• Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to buying.
• Knowledge of product/fabric construct, design programme fabrics etc will be advantageous
• The ability to identify trend then, translate and interpret mood, colour, print and silhouette direction into designs that are relevant to the brand target customer
• Ability to design updates on best sellers as well as create and design fashion RPL programmes of seasonal repeats in the various portfolios
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be passionate about keeping up to date with the latest fashion trends

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with seasonal trend presentation and execution of the design strategy.
• Executing the Buyers briefs by interpreting them into relevant CAD designs for supplier briefing
• Propose seasonal trend updates on winning styles based on current trade for each portfolio.
• To design products to support the merchandise strategy for the relevant portfolio’s.
• Ensure all designs and reworks are in line with the brand positioning.
• Execute in accordance with the merchandise seasonal plan.
• Deliver on design elements relating to labels; ticketing and other branding devices required for each product based on buyer input.
• Translate the trend seasonal direction into brand appropriate fashion ensuring that key stakeholders in the business have a clear understanding of how to apply the trend to their portfolios in conjunction with the buying department
• Monitoring and interpreting of trends leveraging both local and international resources to condense this into actionable insights to ensure that the product meets brands target market.
• Work with the product technologist to create Tech packs for supplier briefings.