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.

• 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 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.

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.