DESIGNER (FOOTWEAR/ ACCESSORIES) - Cape Town
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Trend Research - interpreting relevant trends for specific department (including seasonal themes, colour, print direction, key looks and key items).
- Collaborate with Buyers to provide input into Range Builds.
- Translate the trend seasonal direction into customer appropriate fashion ensuring that key stakeholders in the business have a clear understanding of how to apply the trend to their portfolios.
- Collaborate with Buyers on product development.
- Draw up product CADS and Tech Packs.
- Interpret trend and design and SBU strategy into operational plans.
- Deliver operational plans and processes aligned to strategy.
Experience:
Additional: • Relevant Degree/Diploma (eg Fashion Design). • Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in Footwear/Accessories Design with a reputable Fashion Supplier or Fashion Retailer. • Knowledge of the retail merchandise cycle with regards to buying. • Technical knowledge/product construction of Footwear. • The knowledge on how to stay abreast of emerging macro trends, micro trends and cultural phenomenon and consistently communicate these trends to all levels, both within as well as outside the company. • Global fashion trends collected, researched and filtered in line with the company's brand positioning (seasonally, monthly and continually). • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. • Strong eye for fashion and detail with the ability to predict, analyse & monetize future retail and fashion trends for local customer. Position located in Cape Town. Forward your CV to Gabi Traut at tpersonnel@iafrica.com should you have the required experience or initiate contact via WhatsApp 083 274 5193. Visit our website www.trautpersonnel.co.za for all our positions.