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.

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

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 Skiles 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.

Designer - JET