Assistant Fashion Designer

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion design company is seeking an Assistant Fashion Designer to align product vision with market trends and curate seasonal designs. Candidates should have a strong background in design and proficiency in software like Illustrator and Photoshop. A commitment to quality and emerging fashion trends is essential for success in this role. This position is located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic fashion environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to learn and apply business and leadership principles.
• Proven skills in fashion design and construction expertise.
• Ability to conceptualize and execute new ideas that elevate the brand.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product vision aligns with market opportunities.
• Identify marketplace trends across product elements.
• Curate seasonal interpretation of brand vision.

Skills

Proficiency in Illustrator

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Education in design

Job description

Assistant Fashion Designer

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the product vision is aligned with marketplace opportunities.
• Identify external product marketplace trends across all relevant product elements.
• Curate the seasonal interpretation of The Company's brand vision through the lens of product elements.
• Ensure each style executes on the creative vision across all relevant product elements.

Qualifications & Skills

• A commitment to learn and apply The Company's Business and People Leadership principles.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
• Proven skills, education in design, and a strong appetite to continuously learn and develop.
• Technical skills and construction expertise in fashion design.
• A commitment to quality and delivering results that add value and drive the business.
• A sense of urgency in executing job responsibilities, with the ability to prioritize urgent and important work.
• The ability to identify, evaluate, and suggest business opportunities that positively impact both top line and bottom line.
• A deep understanding and passion for the fashion industry, with the ability to bring external learnings in-house to enhance the business.
• An understanding of The Company's brand, aesthetic, and style fundamentals, while staying engaged in trends and cultural influences.
• A desire to conceptualize, develop, and execute new ideas, designs, and products that elevate The Company's brand.