Fashion Designer

Bounty Apparel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion company in Cape Town is seeking a Range Designer to assist with conceptualising range designs and supporting the design process from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a Matric qualification and at least 2 years of experience in fashion or retail. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for this role, along with proficiency in relevant design tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role, in a fashion or retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support with range design and conceptualisation.
• Provide recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits and new concepts.
• Research markets to identify new trends, fabrics and techniques.

Skills

Computer literacy (i.e. MS Office, CAD, etc.)

Excellent verbal and written communication

Meticulous with a strong attention to detail and accuracy

Time management skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Self‑motivated

Analytical and problem solving skills

Knowledge of wholesale / retail environment

Education

Matric qualification

Relevant Fashion Design related Diploma / Degree

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist and support with range design and conceptualisation
• Assist and support with setting the creative vision seasonally, through visual and digital presentations
• Assist with and support the design process from conception to final styling
• Assist and support the product design process to include market research, conceptual presentation, design and guidance through fabric, print, spec and fit processes
• Responsible for researching markets in order to identify new trend, fabrics and techniques
• Actively participated in the conceptual development of product lines (i.e., sells ideas / concepts and convinces others to adopt course of action)
• Provides recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits and new concepts by way of research via WGSN or alternative online research
• Recommends product / key items that demonstrate a clear point of view
• Provides insight regarding style and fit of product to the design and buying team
• Ensures that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy
• Provides recommendation regarding colourways on stripes, checks and prints
• Responsible for trim selection and application onto product
• Researching local and international fashion trends considering how these can be included in the range
• Works in conjunction with Buyer to finalise styles and prints for the deliveries within each range
• Creates story boards to display deliveries per month
• Creates and submits handovers to licensor for approval
• Assist Buyer with marketing direction and strategy
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of design, merchandising, and product development priorities
• Sample Production – Produce and brief detailed tech packs that translate vision for each product to supplier ensuring prototype is made to required specifications
• Responsible for understanding the impact of the decisions on timelines and margins
• Assist Buyer in signing of lab dips and trims
• Range Presentation – Assist Buying team in preparation for range presentation to management and agents
• Ensure that all storyboards are updated and ready for range launch to agents and/or management and licensor

Education & Experience Requirements

• Essential: Matric qualification
• Desirable: A relevant Fashion Design related Diploma / Degree
• Essential: Minimum 2 years experience, in a similar role, in a fashion or retail environment

Core Competencies

• Working with people
• Planning and organising
• Delivering results and meeting expectations
• Following instructions and procedures
• Adapting and responding to change
• Coping with pressures and setback

Skills and Abilities

• Computer literacy (i.e. MS Office, CAD, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Meticulous with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Time management skills to meet all administrative deadlines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Self‑motivated
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of wholesale / retail environment and admin processes involved