Designer - JET

A Designer is responsible for creating visually engaging designs that align with brand standards and project objectives. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop concepts and deliver high-quality assets across digital and print platforms. Additionally, they ensure consistency, manage multiple projects, and stay updated on design trends to drive creativity and innovation.

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
• Briefing graphic designer and outwork team on trend and branding direction
• Present and Develop Key Items for Foschini retail team 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) 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
  
   

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or Clothing Management
• Relevant work experience of 3-5 years
• Manufacturing and supplier experience beneficial
• Practical knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and trims

Skills: 

• Initiative and self-motivation important, able to meet strict deadlines 
• Excellent Skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator (Adobe suit), InDesign, 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

Behaviours:

• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Enjoys working in a team

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.
 

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